Does Florida have the three strikes you are out law?

Answer by  hashbrown64 (221)

Yes. Under Florida law, anyone convicted of three felonies must be sentenced to life in prison. The Florida law gives judges no discretion to grant leniency, and instead requires a life sentence on the third felony conviction, regardless of circumstances.

Answer by  patti (29325)

Florida has has a "three-strikes" law since July 1, 1999. The law requires "career criminals" so serve the mandatory minimum prison terms. The law requires that a judge sentence a "three-time violent felony offender" to a prison term of five years to life, depending on the nature of the crime.