Baumes Law
Baumes Law 〈美〉《鲍姆斯法》 指1926年通过的《纽约州刑法典》〔New York State Criminal Code〕中的几个法规，以强制镇压为原则制定，同时也是《惯习犯罪法》〔Habitual Crimes Act〕的着名典范，该法规定对惯犯处以较重的刑罚，对于4次犯重罪的人处以强制性终身监禁。
BAUMES LAW
baumes law
Baumes Law. A statute that provides for stricter criminal prosecution and penalties up to life imprisonment for an offender who has four convictions for felonies or certain misdemeanors. • The first Baumes Law, named for New York state Senator Caleb H. Baumes, was passed by the New York legislature in 1926. Cf. THREE-STRIKES LAW.