A BILL THAT SUPPORTERS SAY ADDS TEETH TO NEW MEXICO’S THREE STRIKES LAW HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE. IT HAD EARLIER PASSED THE REGULATORY AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, AND WILL NOW HEAD TO THE HOUSE FLOOR FOR DEBATE.
THE BILL WOULD ADD SEVERAL NEW CRIMES TO THE LIST THAT MAKE A VIOLENT REPEAT OFFENDER ELIGIBLE FOR A LIFE SENTENCE.
