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30 Years For 1st-Time Sex Offenders?

Posted by DFO

Feb. 5, 2009 3:53 p.m. • 13 comments

Item: Idaho lawmakers propose tough laws on sex offenders/William Spence, Lewiston Tribune

More Info: Sen. Gary Schroeder, R-Moscow, introduced the bill at the request of one of his constituents, Angie Miller. It calls for a minimum 30-year sentence for anyone - including first-time offenders - who is found guilty or pleads guilty to lewd conduct with children younger than 16 years of age.

Question: Do you support legislation that would set a minimum sentence of 25 to 30 years for sex offenses against minors under the age of 16, including first-timers?

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