Three Strikes Law

California ‘Three-Strike’ Inmates Get 2nd Chance With New Law

The state is caught between a tight budget and its “three strikes” law, which imposes a life sentence after convictions. Last Fall voters approved a plan to release some of those lifers.

2013/04/29

Voters Pass Prop. 36, Reform Of ‘Three Strikes’ Law

The nation’s harshest three strikes law has been reformed to allow for shorter sentences for some offenders.

2012/11/06

State Three Strikes Law Faces New Challenge In Proposition 36

California’s “three strikes” law is 18 years old and is again the subject of heated debate.

2012/09/23

53-year-old Bud Wally Ruiz of Gilroy is accused of killing a puppy during an argument with his wife. He is facing animal cruelty charges. (Gilroy Police Department)

Gilroy Man Faces Animal Cruelty Charges In Puppy’s Death

The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office on Wednesday filed charges against a Gilroy man who is suspected of hurling a puppy against a wall during an argument with his wife and killing the animal.

CBS San Francisco–2011/05/18

A laser light pointer aimed at an airplane in flight. (AP graphic)

Defendant Faces Stiff Punishment For San Jose Laser Incident

Santa Clara County prosecutors appear to be getting serious about cracking down on people aiming laser pointers at aircraft. One such suspect is facing a sentence of 25 years to life in prison under California’s three strikes law.

KCBS–2011/01/31

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