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Three Strikes Law

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Flynn Broady

Synopsis

Three Strikes Law Defined Under Georgia Law

Georgia’s Three Strikes Law targets repeat offenders by imposing enhanced penalties for individuals convicted of multiple serious felonies.

  • Applies to specific violent crimes, such as murder, rape, and aggravated assault.

  • A third conviction for a “strike” offense often means life imprisonment without parole.

  • Designed to deter repeat offenders and protect the public.

Key Elements of the Law

  • Only certain serious violent felonies qualify.

  • Judges have limited discretion once a defendant reaches a third strike.

  • Prosecutors must prove prior convictions as part of sentencing.

How Sentencing Is Decided

  • The court reviews certified records of prior convictions.

  • Prosecutors establish the defendant’s status as a repeat offender.

  • Once proven, the statute mandates enhanced sentencing.

Common Defenses Clients Should Know

  • Challenging prior convictions — questioning validity or admissibility.

  • Arguing the offense does not qualify — disputing whether the charge is a strike under Georgia law.

  • Constitutional challenges — raising Eighth Amendment concerns about cruel and unusual punishment.

Why This Matters

  • The Three Strikes Law leaves little room for leniency once triggered.

  • A single conviction can escalate penalties dramatically for repeat offenders.

  • An experienced defense attorney may reduce charges or challenge prior strikes to avoid life without parole.

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