March 5, 2010

California Case Shows Need for Death Penalty for Child Molesters

Does anyone know of a state, which under their murder laws, does not have the death penalty or life without parole, for horrific crimes like the recent one in California? Given that reality, why is Rep. Duncan's legislation needed at all? It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure what is the real purpose of this bill... eAdvocate see also.
3-5-2010 Oklahoma:

OKLAHOMA CITY (March 3, 2010) – State Rep. Rex Duncan said today that a recent California headline shows why his legislation increasing the penalties for child molesters is needed.

San Diego County prosecutors plan to file charges against a convicted sex offender who is accused of the murder and rape of 17-year-old Chelsea King. Stricter penalties would mean fewer sex offenders on the street, Duncan said.

“My legislation increases the maximum penalty for a first offense to life without parole,” Duncan, R-Sand Springs, said. “The man charged in this case was a convicted sex offender and if he had received the sentence of life without parole, he would not have been capable of committing this terrible act.”

House Bill 2965, by Duncan, would expand the penalties for child molesters, allowing repeat offenders to face life in prison without parole or the death penalty. It would also increase the maximum penalty for a first offense to life without parole. The death penalty provision was carefully crafted to comply with recent court rulings.

“Not only would this convicted sex offender have been eligible for life without parole, but he could also face the death penalty for the charges he now faces,” Duncan said. “The death penalty is not only a punishment, but a way to deter individuals who would commit heinous crimes. The death penalty is reserved for the worst criminals and violent child rapist clearly fall into that category.”

Duncan’s legislation would also eliminate the “homeless defense” as an excuse for not registering as a sex offender and allow those convicted of failure to register to receive a 20-year prison sentence.

“Without a sentence of life in prison, most child molesters will victimize more children upon their release,” Duncan said. “By locking them up for the rest of their lives or putting these individuals to death, this legislation will increase public safety and better protect children.” ..Source.. Press Release

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

The answer to the opening cometary is that most politician's today have little care of the laws they make. They only want a damn vote and will re-invent the wheel if it gets them one!