Xantus's murrelet has been split into two species: 1  Scripps's murrelet, Synthliboramphus scrippsi. 2  Guadalupe murrelet, Synthliboramphus hypoleucus.
California's Three Strikes Law. The Three Strikes law significantly increases the prison sentences of persons convicted of felonies who have been previously convicted of a violent or serious felony, and limits the ability of these offenders to receive a punishment other than a prison sentence.
Tender of Defense Law and Legal Definition. It is an act by which one party places its defense, and all costs associated with said defense, on another person or organization. There is usually a contract or other agreement in place requiring that person or organization to take on the defense. This transfers the obligation of the defense and possible indemnification to the party on whom tender was made. This term is usually insurance related.