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Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends the "Three Strikes" law by requiring the third conviction to be a serious or violent felony in order for a defendant to receive an enhanced sentence.

Highlights:

• Limits the application of an enhanced sentence to cases in which (Secs. 1 & 3):
• A defendant, who has 2 or more prior serious or violent felony convictions, has a third conviction for a serious or violent felony;
• The third felony conviction is a serious or violent crime, including, but not limited to:
• Certain controlled substance offenses;
• Felony sex offenses;
• The defendant used or was armed with a deadly weapon or firearm; or
• The defendant intended to cause great bodily harm; or
• The defendant was previously convicted for:
• A sexually violent offense;
• A sex crime against a child; or
• Any other serious or violent felony punishable by life imprisonment or death.

• Effective upon approval of California voters in the November 4, 2014 statewide general elections (Sec. 7).

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