* Revises three strikes law to impose life sentence only when new felony conviction is serious or violent.

* Authorizes re-sentencing for offenders currently serving life sentences if third strike conviction was

not serious or violent and judge determines sentence does not pose unreasonable risk to public safety.

* Continues to impose life sentence penalty if third strike conviction was for certain nonserious, nonviolent

sex or drug offenses or involved firearm possession.

* Maintains life sentence penalty for felons with nonserious, non-violent third strike if prior convictions

were for rape, murder, or child molestation.