[mirimir]

So why wouldn't defendants blurt out that this would be their third strike? Or would that trigger death penalty?

[thirdsun]

Depending on the defendants' strategy this approach might backfire and isn't useful if you're looking for a not-guilty verdict. "Oh, that guy had a criminal history? 2 strikes already? Yeah, he probably did it."

[mirimir]

Good point.

[aetherson]

Of course it wouldn't "trigger death penalty."