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The Three Strikes Rule refers to three criminal convictions and is a federal sentencing guideline enacted as a part of federal law. The guideline has strong proponents and equally strong detractors. Many judges do not like the Three Strikes Rule because it forces them to sentence someone to life in prison if they are convicted of three crimes, even if one or more of the crimes were not the most serious types of crimes.

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  • How a Criminal is Sentenced for a Crime
    The final phase of a criminal case, absent an appeal, is sentencing.  It is during the sentencing phase that the judge decides what a convicted criminal’s sentence will be for the crimes that were committed. There are both objective and subjective factors that come into play during sentencing, making it one of the most important and controversial stages of any criminal case. How a … more
  • What Comes Next After the Arrest?
    Have you been arrested for a crime or are you a suspect in a crime?  The criminal justice process varies from state to state, and the federal criminal justice system has its own rules, procedures, and terms for processing those accused of federal crimes. However, in many cases, the following outlines the general process involved when you are charged with a crime.  Grand Jury … more
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