Legislative attempts to solve crime problems by passing tougher laws, such as mandatory sentencing laws (e.g., for drug crimes) and "three strikes" laws (after the third offense, they "throw away the key"), have resulted in desirable outcomes.

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Many studies have shown that mandatory sentencing and "three strikes" laws have not effectively reduced crime rates and have contributed to the overpopulation of prisons.

Legislative Attempts to Solve Crime Problems by Passing Tougher Laws