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striker
What does striker mean?
A prisoner whose long sentence results from repeat-offender 'three strikes' statutes, especially in California.
"As a third striker he was looking at twenty-five to life."
Origin
From baseball's 'three strikes,' applied to habitual-offender laws.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'striker' in prison?
A striker is an inmate serving a long sentence under a three-strikes repeat-offender law, especially in California.
What does 'third striker' mean?
It refers to someone convicted of a third qualifying offense under a three-strikes law, which can trigger a sentence like twenty-five years to life.
Where does the term come from?
It comes from baseball's 'three strikes and you're out,' applied to habitual-offender sentencing statutes.
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