1.   And the sooner the crook gets himself convicted of a third felony, the earlier his pension starts!

2.   It also would transfer juveniles automatically on their third felony charge.

3.   It may not be so bad, because under this initiative the third felony that puts the guy away need not be a violent one.

4.   It would allow a less-than-unanimous jury to send a defendant to prison for life on a conviction for a third felony.

5.   The guidelines allow for discretion when the third felony is basically a petty theft or drug possession charge and prior offenses are insignificant or occurred long ago.

6.   The statute, which imposes lengthy penalties on criminals convicted of a third felony, retains overwhelming citizen support.

7.   Those who have committed two less serious felonies are not subject to the law when they commit a third felony.

8.   Cooley says the third felony should be a violent or serious crime.