Los Angeles, CA. The Full Disclosure NetworkT (FDN) presents a seven minute Internet Video, on demand, 24/7, with former California Assemblyman Bill Jones, the Legislative author of the Three Strikes Law along with law enforcement critics of the law. The entire interview is scheduled to be shown on 43 cable systems as a public service of FDN. Those appearing in the program with Bill Jones are:
- L. A. County Sheriff Leroy Baca
- LAPD Chief William Bratton
- L. A. County District Attorney Steve Cooley
- L. A. Special Assistant District Attorney Anthony Patchett (ret)
According to Bill Jones the Three Strikes Law can be measured by these successes:
- 50 percent drop in crime since 1994 when law was enacted
- Exodus of Parolees to other states
- Billions of dollars saved by deterring crime
- Reduction in projected prison population
- Eliminated plea bargaining
Objections raised by law enforcement critics:
- Supervised Judges could do better without the Three Strikes Law..Chief Wm. Bratton
- Don't want grandpas going to jail for stealing bread....Sheriff Leroy Baca
- Abuse of Penal Code 422 is coercive ...Anthony Patchett
- We don't prosecute less serious crimes as Third Strike.....D.A. Steve Cooley
Billed as "the news behind the news" Full Disclosure NetworkT programs are hosted by Emmy Award winning host Leslie Dutton and featured on 43 cable television systems and the Internet at www.fulldisclosure.net Over the past thirteen years the Full Disclosure Network T programs have explored police policies, politics, corruption and reform, interviewing all the Cable channels are listed by community and air times on the website.
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jerry jones laguna niguel, ca
Posted: 06:33 pm [PST] on May 31 2010
I would like to know if pc 422 will still be consider a strike in the near future because strikes are supposedly be serious or violent and I think terrorist threat shouldn't be on the list
Joe Brown Cincinnati
Posted: 05:43 pm [PST] on March 10 2010
i like pie!
dominic whittier ca
Posted: 09:44 am [PST] on December 22 2009
i want to know if there are any groups currently seeking to abolish this law, or meeting together, in hopes to detour sentencing.
Shirley Johnson Sacramento, CA
Posted: 05:05 am [PST] on April 07 2009
Equally troubling is the huge racial bias in how the law is applied. Where 45% of such "lifers" are black. Now how fair is that???
BOB CALIFORNIA
Posted: 02:15 pm [PST] on February 22 2009
I WANT MORE INFO!!!
Camille Salas Riverside County
Posted: 10:31 pm [PST] on March 10 2008
A sentence of 27 years to life for petty theft w/a prior is what my son received plus a $5,000. restitution fine. The time needs to fit the crime. It's been 12 yrs now since he received this sentence.
dick cleverley sacramento
Posted: 08:53 am [PST] on March 09 2008
Another good one. we just returned from hawaii. it was great.
Johnathan Vallejo LA county
Posted: 06:07 pm [PST] on January 16 2008
The law needs reform. This law is fine for violent crimes, but not all crimes that fall under three strikes are violent.It is ridiculous to group drug abusers with rapists and murderers. It is also a waste of money, rehab is the answer for these individuals, not 25 years to life.
susan ingram washington
Posted: 01:14 am [PST] on January 10 2008
Bottom line? Its all about the money!
Stan Switek LA CA
Posted: 03:46 pm [PST] on December 10 2007
Three strikes is an effective tool. If violent criminals are locked up they cannot victimize innocent people. It is a farce when Baca claims old men are going to jail for stealing bread. The LA DA's office is as soft on crime as any DA's office in the nation. Mr Jones is 100% correct in his assessment of the three strikes law.