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.
Definition of strike for English Language Learners. : 1  to hit (someone or something) in a forceful way. : 2  to cause (something) to hit something in a forceful way. : 3  to hit (someone or something) with your hand, a weapon, etc.