I have to answer a question for one of my seminars for my degree relating to the above. Do you think the three strikes system is harsh? Do you think it's justified? Do you think it's an effective deterrent? Is it useless, im from the UK, where the system is quite different...
2007-01-21 06:58:37 · 7 answers · asked by macy411 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
If a person has committed three relatively minor offences he could end up with a harsh sentence- is that right though??
2007-01-21 07:17:48 · update #1
I think that the 3 strike system is somewhat of a deterrent, especially when it comes to drinking and driving. As far as other criminals, nothing is going to stop them. If they want to rob, sell drugs, kill they are going to regardless of any system. I do not believe we are hard enough on criminals. The punishment should fit the crime but because of overcrowding in prisons a lot of pedophiles, murderers, drug sellers are released to make room. Since they know that, there is not much incentive to become law-abiding citizens.
2007-01-21 07:17:43 · answer #1 · answered by g49joeybethl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's harsh at all. In fact, it's pretty lenient when you stop to think about it. A criminal is given three chances, basically, with each succeeding offense making him or her vulnerable to an ever-increasing penalty. If one doesn't shape up after the third offense, the legal system has little sympathy for that offender, and he or she deserves the ultimate punishment allowable under the law for that offense. One time should actually be sufficient, not three.
2007-01-21 07:07:48 · answer #2 · answered by gldjns 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isn't in effect in all states. Depending on the crimes, it could be a deterrent. If not a deterrent, at least it gets the repeat offenders off the streets so those of us that are law-abiding can be safe.
2007-01-21 07:02:43 · answer #3 · answered by Gabrielle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-31 22:26:28 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it should be one strike and your out. Three is too lenient.
2007-01-21 07:01:30 · answer #5 · answered by Laura 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just my oppinion but your guilty if you do it once three strikes encourages more crime!
2007-01-21 07:02:14 · answer #6 · answered by revdauphinee 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not harsh enough
2007-01-21 07:35:30 · answer #7 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋