March 9th, 2023 by WCBC Radio
A bill submitted in the Maryland General Assembly would prevent anyone under 25 from being charged with felony murder. In Maryland, as example, if a getaway driver hits and kills a pedestrian while fleeing the scene of a crime, they are guilty of felony murder under current law. Democratic Delegate Charlotte Cruchfield is looking to change that with her Youth Accountability and Safety Act, or House Bill 1180. Crutchfield wants that to apply to anyone under the age of 25. Opponants, such of House Minority Leader Jason Buckel, find the legislation laughable…
This proposal, Buckel says, appears hypocritical when compared to some other Democratic propositions…
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