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While browsing the web, I found a new website that really looks good. I want to give credit to SOSEN where I found the link, but also to Donovan Lace who was responsible for the article. I believe he is also the creator of the site.
http://tinyurl.com/ptgu6ez
Here is some information regarding new statutes from the fine state of Florida. It seems Florida is making good on its promise to have a scorched earth policy on registrants.
http://tinyurl.com/mvpx5f8
Most of the new law is the same old things you would expect----more and stricter reporting requirements, harsher sentences for sex offenses, etc.
But this passage bothered me because Florida is getting close to violating the Sixth Amendment to the U. S. Constitution, which is often referred to as the Confrontation clause.
Here is the Sixth Amendment---
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; TO BE CONFRONTED WITH THE WITNESSES AGAINST HIM; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.
I am well aware that the Sixth Amendment has been watered down over the years and here is another example. I don't know how the future courts will interpret this new law regarding the confrontation issue, but we will see.
This is a summary of the new law regarding the portion that deals with confronting the witness------
""""Authorizes orders limiting testimony in open court and in depositions if the victim or witness is a “sexual offense victim or witness” (a person who was under the age of 16 when he or she was the victim of or witness to a specified sexual offense);
Authorizes a court to set other conditions appropriate to taking the testimony of a sexual offense victim or witness, including testifying with the assistance of a registered service or therapy animal.""""
Florida will also deny good time credit for most sex offenders also----
"""Prohibits incentive gain-time for offenders convicted of certain sexual offenses."""
Another troubling part of the new law is this----
""" Clarifies provisions relevant to the 25-year registration period that must be served under s. 943.0435, F.S., before a petition for removal of registration requirements may be filed."""
Another little tidbit to show you the political climate in Florida is this---
"""These provisions were approved by the Governor and take effect October 1, 2014.
Vote: Senate 39-0; House 118-0"""
Thought I would share this info with everyone.
rewdiazepam
PS It is this continuing policy of enacting tougher and tougher laws regarding sex offenders and registrants that I implore people TO STAY OUT OF FLORIDA.
http://tinyurl.com/ptgu6ez
Here is some information regarding new statutes from the fine state of Florida. It seems Florida is making good on its promise to have a scorched earth policy on registrants.
http://tinyurl.com/mvpx5f8
Most of the new law is the same old things you would expect----more and stricter reporting requirements, harsher sentences for sex offenses, etc.
But this passage bothered me because Florida is getting close to violating the Sixth Amendment to the U. S. Constitution, which is often referred to as the Confrontation clause.
Here is the Sixth Amendment---
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; TO BE CONFRONTED WITH THE WITNESSES AGAINST HIM; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.
I am well aware that the Sixth Amendment has been watered down over the years and here is another example. I don't know how the future courts will interpret this new law regarding the confrontation issue, but we will see.
This is a summary of the new law regarding the portion that deals with confronting the witness------
""""Authorizes orders limiting testimony in open court and in depositions if the victim or witness is a “sexual offense victim or witness” (a person who was under the age of 16 when he or she was the victim of or witness to a specified sexual offense);
Authorizes a court to set other conditions appropriate to taking the testimony of a sexual offense victim or witness, including testifying with the assistance of a registered service or therapy animal.""""
Florida will also deny good time credit for most sex offenders also----
"""Prohibits incentive gain-time for offenders convicted of certain sexual offenses."""
Another troubling part of the new law is this----
""" Clarifies provisions relevant to the 25-year registration period that must be served under s. 943.0435, F.S., before a petition for removal of registration requirements may be filed."""
Another little tidbit to show you the political climate in Florida is this---
"""These provisions were approved by the Governor and take effect October 1, 2014.
Vote: Senate 39-0; House 118-0"""
Thought I would share this info with everyone.
rewdiazepam
PS It is this continuing policy of enacting tougher and tougher laws regarding sex offenders and registrants that I implore people TO STAY OUT OF FLORIDA.
Clarifies provisions relevant to the 25-year registration period that must be served under s. 943.0435, F.S., before a petition for removal of registration requirements may be filed."""
Is it shorter now? Will they be removing the dead and vacationers?
I don't know what they consider Dangerous sexual felony. But they think my son is dangerous and all he did was download cp and didn't look at it. I'm glad we're out of there. I'm thankful I had things to sell, credit cards to max out and a way to make a living after we moved out of that place
This part is pretty good too..
"Authorizes a court to require a sex offender who is on probation or community control to undergo an evaluation by a qualified practitioner, at the sex offender’s expense, to determine whether the offender needs sexual offender treatment."
amazing
The treatment thing is just a little change (and I agree this new law is amazing - it is just another way for them to get money) - right now all Sos on probation are obligated to take the treatment - if I interpret this correctly what they are saying is that IF an SO wants to pay for the assessment they COULD be allowed to skip the treatment.
I read it as if every SO was taking treatment and this would be an assessment after.. but I think you might be right or maybe it just depends on whos reading it. Because , usually, an SO is already in treatment when they're released. hmm