California's three-strikes law adds dramatic sentencing enhancements for defendants with prior 'serious' or 'violent' felony convictions. It also affects bail.
Higher bail
Strike priors typically multiply scheduled bail amounts. A second strike usually doubles the bail; a third strike often pushes bail to no-bail status.
Pretrial detention more likely
Judges weigh strike priors heavily when deciding OR or bail reductions. Most third-strike defendants are denied any release.
Striking priors
Defense counsel can move to strike the prior under People v. Romero, which can lower bail if granted.
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Updated October 23, 2026 · Information only — not legal advice. For specific situations call (909) 406-6909.