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But we sort of have that already. First offences tend to get lesser sanctions, including probation, which is an attempt to curb bad behavior without imprisonmen
by crucini 9y ago
But we sort of have that already. First offences tend to get lesser sanctions, including probation, which is an attempt to curb bad behavior without imprisonment. In California at least, the three strikes law means that three convictions above a certain threshold result in a life sentence. This sometimes makes the news when the third conviction is relatively minor, like shoplifting. California also has lifetime confinement for dangerous child molestors after completion of sentence.
- ktRolster 9y agoThis sometimes makes the news when the third conviction is relatively minor, like shoplifting FWIW this has changed. Ever since prop 36, the third strike needs to be a serious violent crime.
- omegaham 9y agoAnd even with incarceration, there are opportunities for rehabilitation. When my SO was working at the county jail, they had "weekend time" for first-time offenders who managed to get themselves some time. You report every Friday night, spend the weekend in jail, and then get released Sunday evening. The idea is that you keep your job and ability to pay rent, but you still do time. If you fail to appear or do something stupid, you serve the whole term in jail. She said it was about 50-50. The people who behaved could do their entire term without even losing their job. Unfortunately, plenty of people didn't even show up for their first Friday, and then they'd be utterly outraged that they had to spend all of the next three months in jail. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.