This document discusses surveys given to two target groups regarding the "Three Strikes Law". The first group was judges and asked questions like what percentage of cases they deal with involve heinous crimes and if the discretionary powers under the law help reduce crime rates. The second group was lawyers and asked questions such as if social stigma contributes to repeat offenders and the advantages of the Three Strikes Law for society, like reducing serious felonies. Both groups were asked if the Three Strikes Law maintains societal tranquility and its effect on prison populations. The document thanks respondents.

1. PRIYANKA CHAKMA
“THREE STRIKES LAW”

2. TARGET GROUPS:
JUDGES
LAWYER

3. Questionnaires to target group 1-JUDGES:
1)How many cases of heinous crimes do
you deal per day ?
 Between 0-10 %
 Between 10-20%
 Among 20-30%
 Above 30%

4. Continued:
2)The Judges has the discretionary power to
dismiss prior serious or violent felony
convictions under the three strikes law , so
does this power helps in reducing the ratio
of crime or not ?
 It helps in reducing
 It may help to the extent of rehabilitation

5. Continued:
3)Does the imposition of three strikes
law maintains the tranquility of
society?
 Absolutely
 Absolutely not
 At some extent

6. Continued:
4)The implementation of three strikes law has
had a major effect on the make-up of the
prison population:
 Strongly Agree
 Agree
 Strongly Disagree
 Disagree

7. Questionnaires to the 2nd Group-Lawyer
1)Whether there is any incitement and rational
behavior on the part of the society that turns a mere
offender into a habitual offender?
 Yes, a social stigma
 Non-acceptance by the society
 Abandonment by family

8. Continued..
2)What are the advantages which make the
mechanism of three strikes law fruitful for society?
 It reduces serious felonies committed by adults in
California between 22 and 34 percent
 To lock up repeat offenders for longer period
 To prevent violent crimes such as rape, murder,
robbery.

9. Continued..
3)Does penal provisions in regard of three strikes law
are sufficient:
 Yes Sufficient
 Limited
 Average
 Not sufficient

10. Continued..
4)How Three strikes law is a rigorous punishment for
offenders?
• By imposing a mandatory life sentence
• By not granting parole
• By judging them on the basis of third serious
felony

11. THANK YOU