ANNAPOLIS — The House Judiciary Committee is considering a bill that would increase the penalties for committing a violent crime within sight or earshot of a child aged 2 to 16.
Those found guilty could receive an enhanced penalty of imprisonment for up to five years, in addition to any sentences given for the violent crime itself.
Angela Alsobrooks, the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney, played clips of children calling 911 at last Tuesday’s hearing on the measure, House Bill 478.
“My dad — I saw blood on his jacket. I thought he was killing my mom with a knife,” said one little boy.
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another law. just what we need. a crime of passion is just that. it's evil and wrong but it is what it is. another law on the books is Not going to stop a crime of passion. stop this dumb law now. we don't need More laws.
ReplyDeleteDo lawmakers get paid by how many laws they propose and/or pass?
ReplyDeleteIt would seem they do with all the inane crap that comes out of their offices.
STOP IT!
See this kind of lawmaking is what we get..this stops nothing deters nothing..just another libtard attempt to feel better about his empty soul..nothing to solve a problem...how about we try tougher prison life and sentences..
ReplyDeleteYet, nothing is done about the daily tv broadcasting showing much worse and more often.
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