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Three strikes laws impose a mandatory long prison sentence—often 25 years to life—after a third qualifying felony conviction. Enacted in many states in the 1990s, these statutes target repeat offenders but vary widely in which crimes count and how prosecutors and judges apply them. This article explains how three strikes works, which offenses qualify, key […]
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Florida requires an ignition interlock device for at least 6 months for a first DUI with BAC .15+ or a minor in the car, 1 year for a second DUI, 2 years for a third, and 5 years for a fourth. Drivers must install an approved IID on any vehicle they drive, pay fees, and
“Three strikes” laws impose life or near-life prison sentences after a third qualifying felony in many states, but courts and legislatures have increasingly narrowed who qualifies and how prior convictions count. Recent reforms and appellate decisions have expanded options to challenge strikes, seek resentencing, or reduce enhancements based on the nature of the offenses and
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