Crackdown on capital felonies at schools, churches, public meetings up to Governor now

Crackdown on capital felonies at schools, churches, public meetings up to Governor now

Gov. Ron DeSantis has the opportunity to sign legislation (HB 693) that would require jurors to consider certain aggravating factors in capital crimes cases, which include whether the crime was committed during a school event or activity, a religious event, or public government meeting. The bill was advanced to him on Friday. “The purpose of HB 693 is to expressly include an additional aggravating factor, which essentially would allow the jury t…