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Crist inching toward victory on Anti-Murder Act
Gov. Charlie Crist's "Anti-Murder Act" is off to a good start in the Senate.
On Tuesday, SB 146 unanimously passed the Criminal Justice Committee. The Anti-Murder Act would make violent criminals who violate probation return to jail until a judge determines whether they pose a danger to the community.
“Probation is a privilege, not a right,” said Sen. Paula Dockery, the bill’s sponsor. “When convicted felons are put on probation after serving time in prison, they are given a second chance to re-enter society and enjoy their freedom. If that opportunity is met with a blatant disregard of the terms of probation or the commission of a new crime, the felon should return to prison and not be given another chance.”
The bill now travels to the Senate Judiciary Committee. It also has to get through the House. Given the financial costs (Crist has put nearly $22-million in his proposed budget) it could run into problems in both chambers.
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