Xantus's murrelet has been split into two species: 1  Scripps's murrelet, Synthliboramphus scrippsi. 2  Guadalupe murrelet, Synthliboramphus hypoleucus.
California's Three Strikes Law. The Three Strikes law significantly increases the prison sentences of persons convicted of felonies who have been previously convicted of a violent or serious felony, and limits the ability of these offenders to receive a punishment other than a prison sentence.
Impact on the Prison Population. Since its implementation, the Three Strikes law has had a major effect on the make-up of the prison population. Since 1994, the courts have sent over 80,000 second strikers and 7,500 third strikers to state prison.