Which of the following is a reason why some critics say it is premature to embrace three-strikes policies?

A. Most three-time losers are on the verge of aging out of crime anyway.
B. Few career criminals engage in violent crime.
C. Most crime is committed by juveniles who are not eligible for three-strikes punishment.
D. Crime rates have dropped dramatically in the last decade.


Answer: A

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