FREE JENNIFER

The definition of murder according to Florida Lawmakers. In Florida all who participate in a fatal robbery are equally guilty of first degree murder whether they were responsible for the death or not.  The case of Jennifer Mee who gained fame as a teenager as The Hiccup Girl when she suffered from an incurable bout of hiccups is a perfect example of how this law works. At 19 Jennifer arranged a date with a young man whom she contacted on Facebook but while he had romance on his mind, Jennifer's motive was robbery; her two male friends carried out the mugging and it was during this process that the victim was fatally shot. Jennifer had her day in court along with the others and was convicted of first degree murder; her sentence was life without the possibility of parole. The sentence Jennifer received shocked so many people and does raise some serious questions of the prosecution and they are; 1. What justification is there for such a severe sentence? 2. Is Jennifer a...

Why does America sentence teenagers to life without parole? The USA is the only country on earth which sentences juveniles to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. Why? Isn't it better for society that these people come out after serving a sentence of say no more than 20 years at the maximum. They will at least have had time to reflect on their misdemeanors and with the proper education and mentoring would be good citizens in whatever is their niche in life. Society will be better off with many of these inmates contributing to their communities. In June 2012 the U.S Supreme Court ruled that mandatory life sentences without the possibility of parole are against the constitution and judges must be allowed to take a juvenile's age in account (and other relevant circumstances) when sentencing. What circumstances are there to consider? Here is a couple for a start. 1. Were there adults involved in the crime and what influence did they have over the ...

Sentencing based on social standing At high school when someone got the cane or strap, the other kids would make fun of the person if they were not that popular but if they were popular among their peers then after getting the strap or cane it would always  be, "Mr so and so is a w*****. It is the same in real life where people get treated according to their personality, attractiveness, and their social status.  As far as the American justice system is concerned, I think it would be extremely simplistic to say "Everyone is treated the same way," and the various sentences handed down by judges reflects this. The sentencing of Jennifer Mee is a prime example. She was convicted of first degree murder. What was her crime? She participated in a fatal robbery and all those who took part in a robbery where someone dies are equally guilty of murder whether were directly or indirectly involved in the death. As far as Jennifer's situation is concerned, it app...

American law and order Written by R. A. Stewart The US has tough sentences for those who have gone off the rails, life sentences without the possibility of parole are being handed out regularly for murder, sexual offending, and drug offending.  There is no doubt that normal law abiding citizens find these and other offending as unacceptable but handing down life without parole sentences should only be given to extreme cases where there is a danger to human life for the purpose of imprisonment is to protect others from the likelihood of further offending. The variable sentences handed down is an issue though with some people being found guilty of murder being given life without parole while others being sentenced to just ten years imprisonment.  Then there are cases where the definition of murder has been changed for whatever reason. Take the case of Jennifer Mee; a lady from Florida who is serving a sentence of life without parole for the murder of a young man....

How channel surfing led me on a letter writing campaign... It was near the end of October in 2017 that I was sitting in a rundown sleepout just north of Greymouth on New Zealand's West Coast when I was just channel surfing when I came across a TV program called "Killer Women" on Criminal Investigation; it was presented by Piers Morgan. On this particular episode was one featuring a young lady aged 24 who as a 16 year old masterminded the slaughter of her own family. Her father survived to tell the tale but her mother and two brothers did not. The woman's name is Erin Caffey and she came across as someone who could be the girl next door.  The story is an interesting one; you can watch it on youtube by typing in Erin Caffey in the search engine. There are aspects of the case which I believe are not right and they are; 1. Erin was just 16 while her three co offenders were 18+ therefore shouldn't they take the balance of responsibility for this. 2. It was...

FLORIDA JUSTICE SYSTEM NEEDS CHANGING Written by R. A. Stewart Jennifer Mee was sentenced to life without parole after she was found guilty of participating in a fatal robbery. Under Florida law, all those who take part in a robbery where someone dies is equally guilty of murder irrespective of whether they were directly or indirectly involved in the death. In Jennifer's case, she set up a date with a young man after he contacted her on facebook but robbery rather than romance was her motive; her two male companions carried out the robbery or mugging as it would be more aptly described as. Jennifer's date was shot during the struggle which followed. There was widespread interest in the case because Jennifer gained notoriety as a teenager as the "Hiccup Girl," after having an uncontrollable problem of hiccups. Compare Jennifer's sentence with that of others who have received the same sentence.  She has received the same sentence as a serial murderer. ...

Campaign for Jennifer Mee’s freedom Jennifer Mee was sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole after being involved in a fatal robbery with two other associates. She arranged to meet a young man for a date after they met through Facebook however, her motive was robbery. Her male friends carried out the mugging but in the process, a scuffle followed with one of the young men shooting the victim. Jennifer, it is understood was not even at the scene of the robbery. She never even intended for this to happen.. In Florida, all participants in a fatal robbery are equally charged with murder. The severity of the sentence has shocked a lot of people and the question should really be asked "How does this compare with other cases of murder?" One just needs to read the newspapers or watch television to know there are some horrific cases. The judge had the opportunity to use his discretion here so why didn't he? one wrong + one wrong = one ri...