The three strikes law is " designed to increase the prison sentence of repeat offenders. By doing so, many states feel that they can deter criminals from committing additional felonies". It help reduce crime and arrest rates, potentially deterring criminals with the threat of increased incarceration,Examples of such are murderers, robbers and rapists.It states in california , now 23 states have adopted the law controversial law and even the federal government made a version of their own in connection with this law , the third strikes is sentenced to 25 years . They are pros and cons to the three strikes law firstly the pros are : crime rate in a particular state reduced , The authorities, the police officers can have a more focus on their