| Ruben | Arriaga |
| Type: | 3rd Striker | Sentence: | 25 years to life |
| For | shoplifting a $70 drill from sears |
| Type: | Date: | Strike(s): |
| Current | 05/22/1995 | Petty Theft w Prior |
| Prior | 04/30/1990 | Residential burglary |
| Prior | 09/05/1990 | Residential burglary |
| Race ethnicity: | Hispanic-Mexican |
| Physically disabled: | N/A |
| Mentally disabled: | N/A |
| History of suffering from substance abuse: | Yes |
| Marital status: | Single |
| No. of Children: | 0 |
| Highest ed level: | N/A |
| Military service: | N/A |
| Employed at time of current conviction: | No |
| Paraphrased summary of comments made by prisoner and/or others: |
| Current conviction was for petty theft of a $70 drill from Sears. Judge said he would not use his discretion because Tulare |
| County voted in favor of the 3-strikes law by a 81 percent vote. |
| Quotes: |
| N/A |
| Prisoner believes he or she was wrongfully convicted: | N/A |
| Verification available/done on this story: |
| Appellate brief prepared by defense attorney |
| Probation report |
| Response letter sent |
| Letter from prisoner |
| Response letter received |
| People available to contact about story: |
| Attorney |