- Target:
- Florida Prison System - Death Row
- Region:
- United States of America
As evidenced by the case of Gary Eldon Alvord, the death penalty takes too long in the State of Florida, once an individual is found guilty. There should be a limit of 3 appeals per case and only if new evidence surfaces that could change the outcome of the case. This must be new physical or scientific evidence (dna) or witness materialization.
If there are 3 or more witnesses which results in a guilty verdict beyond all reasonable doubt, there should be NO appeals. These individuals should be moved to the front of the list and executed within a timely manner. These individuals cannot be re-habilitated. The families of their victims demand and deserve restitution.
We, the people of Florida, call to Governor Crist to put a stop to convicted criminals (specifically capital murder) tieing up the Florida Court system with unneeded and unwarranted appeals. In the event of 3 or more witnesses which results in a guilty verdict beyond all reasonable doubt, there should be NO appeals.
In the event of prosecution that does not meet the "3 witnesses" criteria, there should be a maximum of 3 appeals per case. These appeals should only be allowed if new evidence surfaces that could change the outcome of the case. This must be new physical or scientific evidence (dna), witness materialization or other evidence that leads to the arrest and pending conviction of another individual.
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The Reform the Florida Death Penalty petition to Florida Prison System - Death Row was written by Helen Cole and is in the category Law & Order at GoPetition.