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The "Three Strike Rule" or "Three Strike Penalty" is the idea that someone who has committed, and has been convicted of, three felonies is a continuous nuisance and danger to society, thus they should be removed for a long period of time.

Generally, at the third felony conviction, the minimum sentence that can be given is a lengthy period of time (20 years, for example).

It's a deterrent because the average individual does not want to do a lengthy amount of time in prison. If someone has two felony convictions, they're going to put a lot more effort into not getting that third. If the penalty is properly used, then three strike-d individuals can be made an example of for the younger individuals, who may consider committing similar offenses.

Referred to as general deterrence.

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