Sunday, June 06, 2010

Representative Mary Brandenburg’s Substantial Assistance Legislation Signed Into Law

Representative Mary Brandenburg (D-Lake Worth) welcomed the signing into law of House Bill 615

“Today’s signing into law of House Bill 615 highlights the need in our communities to find ways to reduce the amount of violent crimes in Florida,” said Representative Brandenburg. “Too many communities in our state have experienced high numbers of incidents of gang-related activity, and we must use every tool at our disposal to make sure our neighborhoods and families are safe. This new law will help prosecutors provide appropriate sentencing for those who can help us put a halt to gang-related crimes and other crimes in our communities.”

The new law will allow state prosecutors to ask a sentencing court to reduce or suspend the sentence of any person who is convicted of a felony offense and who provides substantial assistance in the identification, arrest, or conviction of any person engaged in criminal activity which would constitute a felony. This reform will help in the identification, investigation and prosecution of crimes that would otherwise go undetected.

“ I am pleased to have had the opportunity to work with State Attorney Michael McAuliffe on this important legislation,” said Representative Brandenburg. “We have a great team here in Palm Beach County.”


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