That is how the law works after it was amended in 2012.[1] From the time of adoption in 1994 until 2012, even relatively minor crimes could result in a life sen

That is how the law works after it was amended in 2012.[1] From the time of adoption in 1994 until 2012, even relatively minor crimes could result in a life sentence.[2] [1] https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/27/us/california-convicts-are-out-of-prison-after-third-strike-and-staying-out.html https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/27/us/california-convicts-ar... [2] https://www.cbsnews.com/news/60-archives-steven-bell-the-bicycle-thief/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/60-archives-steven-bell-the-bic...