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In reply to the discussion: I think Trayvon Martin should have dodged the bullet. [View all]Voice for Peace
(13,141 posts)and even for manslaughter (with a gun) the penalties aren't light.
Offense: Mandatory sentencing
Manslaughter: Maximum of 15 years in prison; maximum of 30 years in prison if a firearm is used plus a mandatory minimum of 25 years
*Aggravated manslaughter of a child: Maximum of 30 years in prison; maximum could be enhanced to life in prison if a firearm is used plus a mandatory minimum of 25 years
Third degree murder: Maximum of 15 years in prison; maximum of 30 years in prison if a firearm is used plus a mandatory minimum of 25 years
Second degree murder: Maximum of life in prison; Minimum of 25 years if a firearm is used, otherwise a minimum of 20.5 years under sentencing guidelines for a person with a clean record.
First degree murder: Death penalty or life in prison. Parole in FL has been abolished for all crimes since 1983.
* I believe this easily applies
3)?A person who causes the death of any person under the age of 18 by culpable negligence under s. 827.03(2)(b) commits aggravated manslaughter of a child, a felony of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.