SENTENCING & PENALTIES LAW — CALIFORNIA
California Three Strikes Law — PC §667 and What It Means for Your Case
California's Three Strikes law doubles sentences for second strike felonies and mandates 25 years to life for third strikes. Understanding strikes and fighting strike allegations is critical to criminal defense in California.
Reviewed by Daniel S. Rubin, CA Bar 302093 · Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
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California Three Strikes Law — At a Glance
- Law / Code
- PC §667 / PC §1170.12
- Classification
- Sentencing Enhancement
- Maximum Penalty
- Double sentence (second strike) / 25 years to life (third strike)
- Probation Eligible
- No probation for third strikes
- Strike Offense
- Yes — this IS the strike law
- Related Codes
- PC §667PC §1170.12PC §667.5PC §1192.7
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