In theory,three-strikes legislation is meant to target ______ and dangerous offenders for selective incapacitation.

A) drug
B) violent
C) first time
D) immoral

Three-strikes legislation is meant to target repeat violent offenders for selective incapacitation. The law imposes a mandatory sentence of life imprisonment without the possibility of parole for offenders who commit three or more serious or violent crimes. It is intended to remove dangerous and habitual criminals from society to protect public safety.