Statutes That Impose Mandatory Prison Sentences, Generally a Life Sentence

question 60

Multiple Choice

Statutes that impose mandatory prison sentences, generally a life sentence, on those convicted of an offense if they have been previously convicted of two prior serious criminal offenses are called _____.

• A) three-strikes laws
• B) sentencing enhancements
• C) sentencing commissions
• D) intermediate sanctions

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