The legislature has officially passed the bill to increase the minimum sentencing requirement for sex offenses to fifteen years. This outcome reflects a necessary correction to our judicial standards. I am grateful for your persistence in advocating for the protection of our community.
Punishment of sex offenders rarely seems to fit the crime. These serious, highly damaging offenses more often than not get a maximum sentence of eight years. The Minimum sentence for an act of grand larceny is two years while an admitted child molester faces a minimum of only 60 days behind bars. After this slap on the wrist, this individual who has destroyed the life of a child and his/her family goes free and lives amongst other potential victims. Please help us rectify this mistake and punish sex offenders in a severe manner more fitting of the crime. We want to raise the minimum sentence to 15 years for all sex crimes.
The stories shared in the comments section highlight a profound need for systemic reform regarding sentencing standards. These accounts reinforce the importance of our goal to ensure that legal consequences reflect the gravity of these offenses.
April 20, 2019
The momentum behind this initiative reflects a profound public demand for justice that resonates far beyond my initial expectations. This collective commitment to reforming sentencing standards signals a turning point in how our community addresses these grave offenses.
Reached 100 supporters
April 20, 2019
6 Comments
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Mark Vogel
19 years ago
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finally someone is saying it. way too many of these guys are back out on the street way too fast.
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Kevin Nichols
19 years ago
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this is insane. we protect property better than our own children in this country. change the laws now!
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Brenda Montgomery
19 years ago
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60 days is a joke. these monsters should never see the light of day again. justice for the kids!!
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Jessica Bauer
19 years ago
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literally makes me sick to my stomach to think about them getting out so soon. keep them away from our kids.
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David Conway
19 years ago
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about time. sick of seeing these people get a slap on the wrist while families suffer forever.
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Sarah Turner
19 years ago
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my heart breaks thinking about the victims. 15 years should be the bare minimum for sure.
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The legislature has officially passed the bill to increase the minimum sentencing requirement for sex offenses to fifteen years. This outcome reflects a necessary correction to our judicial standards. I am grateful for your persistence in advocating for the protection of our community.
Punishment of sex offenders rarely seems to fit the crime. These serious, highly damaging offenses more often than not get a maximum sentence of eight years. The Minimum sentence for an act of grand larceny is two years while an admitted child molester faces a minimum of only 60 days behind bars. After this slap on the wrist, this individual who has destroyed the life of a child and his/her family goes free and lives amongst other potential victims. Please help us rectify this mistake and punish sex offenders in a severe manner more fitting of the crime. We want to raise the minimum sentence to 15 years for all sex crimes.
The stories shared in the comments section highlight a profound need for systemic reform regarding sentencing standards. These accounts reinforce the importance of our goal to ensure that legal consequences reflect the gravity of these offenses.
April 20, 2019
The momentum behind this initiative reflects a profound public demand for justice that resonates far beyond my initial expectations. This collective commitment to reforming sentencing standards signals a turning point in how our community addresses these grave offenses.
Reached 100 supporters
April 20, 2019
6 Comments
M
Mark Vogel
19 years ago
Featured
finally someone is saying it. way too many of these guys are back out on the street way too fast.
K
Kevin Nichols
19 years ago
Featured
this is insane. we protect property better than our own children in this country. change the laws now!
B
Brenda Montgomery
19 years ago
Featured
60 days is a joke. these monsters should never see the light of day again. justice for the kids!!
J
Jessica Bauer
19 years ago
Featured
literally makes me sick to my stomach to think about them getting out so soon. keep them away from our kids.
D
David Conway
19 years ago
Featured
about time. sick of seeing these people get a slap on the wrist while families suffer forever.
S
Sarah Turner
19 years ago
Featured
my heart breaks thinking about the victims. 15 years should be the bare minimum for sure.
finally someone is saying it. way too many of these guys are back out on the street way too fast.