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Just what is the meaning of intent?

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Just what is the meaning of intent? Written by R. A. Stewart In the United States a person can be sent to prison for the rest of their life for a murder they did not commit and for a death that had no intent involved. How? In many states any person who is involved in a crime which leads to a person’s death can be charged with first degree murder.  Whether they had anything to do with the death or not it does not matter. Just being a party to the crime makes them equally guilty of murder as the one who committed the actual murder. It all boils down to who's responsible for the fatality and whether the actions of another contributed to another person’s death. This is called the “Felony rule.”  You do not even have to be responsible for the person’s death to be responsible for their death; if you just idly stood by and did nothing while others attacked and killed someone then your inaction caused another person’s death and therefore it means you are partly responsible for the...

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a landmark document adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948. It was drafted in response to the atrocities and human rights violations that occurred during World War II and is considered a foundational text in the field of human rights. The UDHR proclaims the fundamental rights and freedoms that are inherent to all human beings, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, or other status. The UDHR consists of 30 articles that cover a wide range of rights and principles. Some of the key rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights include: 1. Right to equality and dignity: All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood. 2. Right to life, liberty, and s...

American injustice

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  American injustice Written by R. A. Stewart In 2010 Florida woman Jennifer Mee was convicted of first degree murder. “Was the death premeditated” “No” Was the death intentional “No” Was the death malicious “No” Did Jennifer actually kill the victim “No” Then why was she found guilty? The answer Under Florida law all participants in a fatal robbery are equally guilty of murder. Is it right... that someone who had no intention to murder can face the same charges as someone who committed the murder? And spend the rest of their life in prison... for a murder she did not commit... but... she is guilty according to Florida law. The worst part of it is that there is no room for a judge to use their discretion. This law is known as “The Felony Rule.” Florida is not the only state where this law is applicable. A petition is circulation as part of a campaign to change this situation. You can see details on this on the link below: Change.org Abolish the Felony Murder Rule in America!! At Ch...

ANSWER TO QUESTIONS

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  Answer to question: Why did the Hiccup Girl plead not guilty to murder? Jennifer Mee gained notoriety as the "Hiccup Girl," as a teenager but a few years later she faced a charge of murder after being a party to a fatal mugging where her male companion pulled the trigger. Under Florida law all participants in a fatal robbery are equally guilty of murder. there was no intent to murder and Jennifer did not deny that she was involved but it did not change the fact that she was guilty under Florida law. Jennifer was offered a plea bargain but this was rejected and she defended the charge on the advice of her lawyer who himself gained a lot of publicity due to this very public case. There is a campaign to free Jennifer or at least give her a reduced sentence due to the many mitigating circumstances surrounding this case. How can you help? By signing the petitions below Sign the petition here: for a more fairer sentence for Jennifer Change of law sought in Florida: Petition to ch...

Unjust Sentencing Requires Attention

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Jennifer Mee Sentence is over the top As a nineteen year old Florida woman Jennifer Mee arranged a date with a young man she contacted on Facebook; but rather than have romance on her mind her motive was robbery. With the assistance of her two male friends her would-be date was mugged and it was during this process that one of Jennifer's friends fatally shot the young man. Under Florida law, all participants in a fatal robbery are equally guilty of murder whether they were responsible for the death or not. The trio were sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.  In every case of murder there are aggravating and mitigating circumstances.  The most mitigating circumstance is that Jennifer never intended to shoot the victim and nothing came out of the trial suggesting otherwise.  The second mitigating factor is that Jennifer did not pull the trigger. It has to be asked, "Who is responsible for the discharge of a firearm?" I think the one who is in ...

Free Jennifer Mee Petition

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Jennifer Mee petition Florida woman Jennifer Mee was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole as a 19 year old. She is now 30 (2021). She arranged a date with a young man she had contacted on Facebook with the intention of robbing him. Her two male friends carried out the mugging however, this had tragic consequences as Jennifer's date was shot. Jennifer never intended to physically harm the victim let alone murder him. Her reaction after the event clearly shows this. Under Florida law all participants of a fatal robbery are equally guilty of murder; in Jennifer's case, first degree murder. Jennifer received a life without parole sentence. Jennifer's part in the crime barely constitutes murder; according to the dictionary Jennifer committed manslaughter or as it is sometimes called in America, "Involuntary manslaughter." Her sentenced is well out of proportion to her part in the crime since their was a lack of intent (in murder) on her part.  Then t...

Options for Jennifer

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Options for Jennifer I read recently how in California the law regarding murder was changed so that those who may have been an accomplice to murder but were convicted and given the same sentence as the one who did the actual murder were re-sentenced or set free. The law was changed so that those who fit the criteria faced a lesser charge. Criteria is set out for the lesser charge such as a lack of intent or malice. This fits Jennifer's situation perfectly. I have repeated this several times over so for the benefit of newcomers to the site, here is the situation: Jennifer was 19 when she arranged a date with a young man from Facebook. Her motive was robbery, not romance, and with the assistance of her two male friends, robbed the victim at the place which he and Jennifer agreed to meet. It was during the process of the robbery that Jennifer's date was fatally shot. Under Florida law, all participants in a fatal robbery are equally guilty of murder irrespective of whether they ha...