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Originally Posted by Stompy
Isn't it 3 felonies?
Stealing a candy bar isn't a felony.
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No, I don't think so. That's what the Californian Proposition is suggesting (I believe). Amending the Three Strikes and You're Out law so as that they only apply to serious offences. Currently stealing a pizza will get you in jail for 25 years if it's your third offence.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/...ee-strikes.htm
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California currently has 7,072 offenders serving 25 years to life in prison on three-strikes convictions, by far the most of any state. Among them are 331 petty-theft offenders.
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The link is to a two year old story, but you get the idea.
Mr Mephisto