I recognize the need for progressive discipline," Selig wrote, "but a third-time offender has no place in the game.

A second-time violator would be suspended for 100 games, and a third-time offender would be banned for life.

In Illinois, third-time offenders lose their licenses for six years, half of which can be spent in jail.

That's why I have called for three times, and you're in for a third-time violent offender - that they go with no parole at that time.

The new law mandates a prison sentence of 25 years to life for third-time offenders.

The party wants to double sentences for second-time offenders, triple sentences for third-time offenders and so on.

For a third-time offender, the Charter proposal calls for a maximum jail sentence of a year and a fine up to $10,000.

The Council bill does not provide another penalty level for third-time offenders or any civil penalty.

Last year, after the Petit murders, the Connecticut legislature doubled and tripled mandatory penalties for second- and third-time offenders.

Two others, the running backs Stanley Wilson and Tony Collins, have been punished as third-time offenders.