Tag: linda stewart
Proposal Cracking Down on Indecent Exposure Gains Momentum in Tallahassee
“Under current law, a violation is considered a misdemeanor, meaning law enforcement cannot obtain an arrest warrant for a suspect. This requires law enforcement to catch a violator in the act in order to arrest,” Stewart’s office noted.
Linda Stewart Brings Out Bill to Protect Children From Obscene Conduct
State Sen. Linda Stewart, D-Orlando, continued her efforts to crack down on indecent exposure last week, bringing out a bill which she insists “would protect children from obscene conduct, and improve prosecution of offenders.”
Linda Stewart, Amy Mercado Want to Crack Down on Indecent Exposure in Florida
State Sen. Linda Stewart, D-Orlando, and state Rep. Amy Mercado, D-Fla., brought out a bill raising the penalties on indecent exposure.
Bill to End Statute of Limitations on Child Molestation Gains Momentum in Tallahassee
The state Senate Criminal Justice Committee advanced Stewart’s bill without opposition this week.
Bipartisan Push in the Florida Legislature to End Statute of Limitations on Child Molestation
Last week, state Sen. Linda Stewart, D-Orlando, brought back her proposal to remove the statute of limitations on prosecuting sexual offenses of minors and she has support from both sides of the aisle.
Central Florida State Senator Pushes Assault Rifle Ban After El Paso, Dayton Shootings
Stewart introduced the bill for the fourth time this week and weighed in after she filed it again on Monday.
Linda Stewart Wants to End Statute of Limitations in Rape Cases With Underage Victims
If Stewart is able to get her bill across the finish line, it will take effect at the start of July.
