"LEA cannot base an arrest for a current crime on a perps past record"
If the arresting officer is aware of a perp's prior arrests, or upon processing makes discovery, it can impact and in some cases elevate the charges
If a perp is on parole and arrested for a crime it can be given higher charges.
Three-strikes laws are statutes enacted by state governments in the United States which mandate state courts to impose harsher sentences on habitual offenders who are convicted of three or more serious criminal offenses. In most jurisdictions, only crimes at the felony level qualify as serious offenses.
Organized Crime "RICO Laws"
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Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, commonly referred to as the RICO Act or simply RICO, is a United States federal law that provides for extended criminal penalties and a civil cause of action for acts performed as part of an "ongoing criminal organization".
Clinton Perjury was based on an attempt for prosecutors to obtain information (Lewinsky) in a law suit brought by Paula Jones. The information sought included PAST&POST SIMILAR BEHAVIOR, to demonstrate "an on going pattern of behavior"
Twenty-four states have some form of habitual offender law
If the arresting officer is aware of a perp's prior arrests, or upon processing makes discovery, it can impact and in some cases elevate the charges
If a perp is on parole and arrested for a crime it can be given higher charges.
Three-strikes laws are statutes enacted by state governments in the United States which mandate state courts to impose harsher sentences on habitual offenders who are convicted of three or more serious criminal offenses. In most jurisdictions, only crimes at the felony level qualify as serious offenses.
Organized Crime "RICO Laws"
search
Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, commonly referred to as the RICO Act or simply RICO, is a United States federal law that provides for extended criminal penalties and a civil cause of action for acts performed as part of an "ongoing criminal organization".
Clinton Perjury was based on an attempt for prosecutors to obtain information (Lewinsky) in a law suit brought by Paula Jones. The information sought included PAST&POST SIMILAR BEHAVIOR, to demonstrate "an on going pattern of behavior"
Twenty-four states have some form of habitual offender law
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