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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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.
MONICA CALIFORNIA
Posted: 11:28 am [PST] on November 26 2007
I THINK ITS UNFAIR AND COST THE TAX PAYERS TOO MUCH TO KEEP THESE PEOPLE IN PRISON FOR SO LONG. NOT TO MENTION THE MEDICAL COST FOR THE OLDER INMATES. GIVE THEM TIME DESERVED DONT GO OVER BOARD!!!!
Craig Cal
Posted: 07:30 pm [PST] on November 10 2007
Is 3 strikes law ethical? why or why not?
Gail Blackwell Los Angeles
Posted: 09:22 pm [PST] on June 22 2007
Jane from Palmdale does not know what she is talking about. The person who received the 50 yrs to life sentencing (not 25)for stealing video tapes is still in prison. His name is Leandro Andrade, and he was the poster case which was heard in the U.S. Supreme Court. Mind you, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals against with the appellate decision that his sentence was "cruel and unusual." Unfortunately, the old right wing cronies in D.C. possess the same delusional opinion as she does, and Andrade is still serving his unjust sentence. So don't talk about what you don't know.
conjake orange county
Posted: 10:11 pm [PST] on June 16 2007
The 3 strikes law is not fair. It's easy to pass judgment on another person if he is just a number. It's unlikely that you would understand but trust me b/c I care about justice as well. The 3 strikes law is unjust. I wish you can witness the real day to day realities of the court system. I hope then that you will see why the system is broken and innocent people plead guilty.
conjake orange county
Posted: 10:00 pm [PST] on June 16 2007
Dear Mr. Bill Jones: take it from a attorney who does criminal law on a daily basis. The 3 strikes law stinks. There are alot of defendants who plead guilty to offenses (strikes) who only do so to get out of jail - not because they are guilty. I understand the purpose of 3 strikes but the reality in court is far different. Please reform this law.... its the right thing to do