@QuantumSpecter to NewsEnglish • 9 months agoMartin Myers tried and failed to steal a cigarette. Why has he spent 18 years in prison for it?www.theguardian.comexternal-linkmessage-square26arrow-up1134arrow-down116
arrow-up1118arrow-down1external-linkMartin Myers tried and failed to steal a cigarette. Why has he spent 18 years in prison for it?www.theguardian.com@QuantumSpecter to NewsEnglish • 9 months agomessage-square26
minus-squareandyburkelinkfedilink7•9 months agoThat is called “life in prison without the chance for parole,” at least in the US.
minus-squareNomeckslinkfedilink1•9 months agoIt’s called “Three strikes you’re out” in some states. Commit three crimes of any severity and go away for a long time.
That is called “life in prison without the chance for parole,” at least in the US.
It’s called “Three strikes you’re out” in some states. Commit three crimes of any severity and go away for a long time.