Tougher sentencing/mandatory minimums finally showing results?
You bet. Mandatory minimums, and 3 strikes are kick butt laws.
They actually interviewed some 2 time losers a few years ago, and they commented that they were leaving the state due to exactly those reasons.
Beware of anyone that is against 3 strike style, mandatory minimum laws.
If I had it my way, it would be 2 strikes, and you're done.