California's Three Strikes Law imposes mandatory 25-years-to-life sentences for third-strike convictions and doubling of statutory terms for second strikes.

1. Romero Motions to Strike Prior Convictions

Under People v. Superior Court (Romero), a judge has inherent power under Penal Code § 1385 to dismiss prior strike convictions "in furtherance of justice," considering the defendant's background, character, and the nature of the current offense.