Two Strikes

Synopsis

Mark Jones, a former West Point cadet, faces life in prison in Florida due to an attempted carjacking, exacerbated by his struggles with PTSD and alcoholism. The case highlights the implications of Florida's "two-strikes" law, which enforces mandatory maximum sentences for repeat offenses, even when no one is harmed. This FRONTLINE production, in collaboration with Firelight Media and The Marshall Project, examines the broader impact of such laws across the United States, revealing the harsh realities of the criminal justice system.