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Florida's Solution To The Depression: Criminal Justice Legislation

By Brian Tannebaum, Esq.

Tuesday (March 3) marks the beginning of the 2009 legislative session. On Floridians minds?JobsTourismHealth CareHomeowner's InsuranceProperty TaxesPaying the next billKeeping their homesLiving a normal lifeNot to worry, Tuesday Florida's legislature gets to work.They know better though. All of these priorities pale in comparison to what we all really need:More criminal justice legislation.Our wildly popular Governor has made it clear: "Nothing is more important than protecting the safety of Floridians."See, here's the rub: criminal justice legislation is easy. Make a misdemeanor a felony, increase a penalty, create a new offense, give prosecutors and police more unbridled power to search, seize, arrest, file, prosecute, convict, and you get the prize - the right to stay in office...continue to full post

Full post as published by Criminal Defense on March 01, 2009 (boomark / email).