Posted on 09/21/2020 7:41:01 PM PDT by Mount Athos
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday announced a new law to counter violent protests that have rocked the state and country since the police custody death of George Floyd in late May.
DeSantis’ announcement came during a press conference at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the Orlando Sentinel reported.
Under the new law, anyone found guilty of throwing objects at police and law enforcement officers would be subject to a minimum six-month jail sentence. It also imposes felony penalties for protesters who block roadways, topple monuments or harass people.
“There’s going to be a ton of bricks raining down on you,” DeSantis said of protesters who break the law.
The law would categorize violent protests and looting as third-degree felonies. Anyone arrested during protests would not be eligible for bail before their initial court hearing and anyone convicted from outside Florida would receive extra penalties. Furthermore, any municipality that tried to defund the police will not receive state funding.
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Aren’t there laws already against those “activities”?
How about just enforcing them?
Suspends Sovern Immunity for any city that allows rioting.
Citizens could hold the city, officials responsible for damages.
YES!
WOW! DeSantis isn’t messing around with these thugs.
Let the militias deal with them.
Declare an open season
Offer a bounty for pairs of Antifa-ears
Not about bailing people out.
I’m glad to be a cop down here in FL
The Nut Jobs over at DU are livid about this! Liberalism is truly a mental disorder!
I’m glad to be a cop down here in FL
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Glad DeSantis is looking out for you guys! Ditto Trump! This is why police unions are flocking to President Trump!
I truly believe most Americans are sickened by the way our Law Enforcement have been treated! This crap started under Obama!
“How about just enforcing them?”
How about prosecuting them with no plea bargains down to littering.
Oh I love cops! Dated a couple even...perfect gentlemen! Loved their company. Special creatures you guys are!
Brothers In Jacksonville....glad you’re in the state at least! You’re governor isn’t going to tie your hands down nor make you take this abuse from thugs!
That’s right, there are plenty of laws already in the books to stop these anarchist hooligans. What’s missing is the will to enforce them
Passing more laws without that will is like pissing into the wind, and it just encourages the anarchists.
Pass a law making cities and towns liable for damage caused to private property by looting and riots.
God bless you, and stay safe. I retired as a Sergeant in 2003 from NY State’s prison system. It was much easier dealing with the scum bags behind bars. The biggest pains in the ass were the politically appointed administrators who had never worked a day in uniform. I worked the 3-11 p.m. shift by choice for most of my career, because the majority of the brass, and the administrators weren’t around.
Give law abiding Americans 2 weeks.
Give law abiding Americans 2 weeks.
Let the militias deal with them.
Declare an open season
Offer a bounty for pairs of Antifa-ears
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