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This article explores the genesis, implementation, and consequences of Three Strikes laws in the United States criminal justice process, focusing on their historical context, legislative intent, and operational dynamics. The first section introduces the concept and provides a comprehensive definition of these laws, elucidating their purpose in deterring repeat offenses and protecting society through stringent

Public concern over offenders with prior convictions committing new crimes resulted in the U.S. federal government and 25 states passing reforms during the 1990s that reduced judicial discretion at sentencing and enhanced the sentences of recidivist offenders who committed new crimes. Designed to deter offenders with prior records from committing new crimes and incapacitating them