- It provides a fix for a flawed justice system so that repeat offenders stay in prison.
- The law provides a very effective deterrent after the 2nd conviction.
- The media distorts the true effectiveness of the law by showing trivial cases (like someone stealing pizza)
rather than the usual perpetrators.
The law applies to 3 convictions, not 3 crimes (i.e. criminals may get away with several incidents).
- The law destroys the flexibility of the courts and the judge.
- It is unjust in certain conditions (victimless crimes, young criminals, etc.).
- Criminals often plea bargain their first two convictions.
- It is a violation of the 8th Amendment to the Constitution.
- An arrest of someone with two convictions almost guarantees the cost and time of a trial.
- The law adds more criminals to an already crowded and expensive prison system.