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Very simple, very quick question about the three strikes law.

ZephonateZephonate Registered User regular
edited June 2008 in Help / Advice Forum
If a person has two strikes, and is pulled over for a traffic violation (i.e. speeding, etc.), can this in any way possibly be considered a third strike?

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  • JAEFJAEF Unstoppably Bald Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    It is my understanding (and not the final word in any circumstance) that three strikes only apply to felony convictions (not misdemeanors), and that most traffic violations not involving harm or endangerment of other persons only constitute as misdemeanors, which would not count against the three.

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  • ZephonateZephonate Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    That's more or less what I figured. I know it's a felony to go some amount over the speed limit, but other than that, I haven't been able to find any info on how traffic laws relate to the three strikes, so I assumed they didn't count. But, as is always the case, confirmation never hurts.

    EDIT: Solved.

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  • Durandal InfinityDurandal Infinity Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    There is no felony speeding

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  • SlickShughesSlickShughes Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    Durandal Infinity wrote: »
    There is no felony speeding

    Yes, but there is felony reckless driving, which they can and will charge you with when you hit a certain speed.

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  • Namel3ssNamel3ss Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    In Oregon if you exceed the limit by 45mph, it can be charged as a felony.

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  • The Man with No NameThe Man with No Name __BANNED USERS regular
    edited June 2008
    Durandal Infinity wrote: »
    There is no felony speeding

    After a certain speed you will be sent to jail immediately upon being pulled over.

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  • kaliyamakaliyama Left to find less-moderated fora Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    I haven't heard of a three strikes law that would imprison you in life for three misdemeanors. A) what state is the person in? (you are in CA, but is this for you or someone else?) B) what were your previous two crimes, and C) do you know if you've received a 'strike' for those crimes?

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  • Seattle ThreadSeattle Thread Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    If you are paranoid about being charged with a felony while driving then you need to slow the fuck down

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