H.R. 2361 (105th): To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to the “three strikes” life sentence.

Introduced:
Jul 31, 1997 (105th Congress, 1997–1998)
Sponsor:
Rep. Steven Schiff [R-NM1]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on July 31, 1997, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

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Introduced Jul 31, 1997
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6 cosponsors (6R) (show)
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Last updated Jul 31, 1997.
2 pages

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7/31/1997--Introduced.
Amends the Three Strikes and You're Out statute (providing mandatory life imprisonment of individuals who commit more than two serious violent felonies or serious drug offenses) to provide that an individual who is adjudicated a juvenile delinquent for conduct that would be considered a serious violent felony or a serious drug offense if committed by an adult shall be deemed to be convicted of such felony or offense, but only with respect to one such adjudication.

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