Proposed Bill Would Prevent Anyone Under 25 With Being Charged With Felony Murder

In Maryland, felony murder occurs when someone is killed while a felony crime, like robbery is being committed.

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Democratic Delegate Charlotte Cruchfield is looking to change that with her Youth Accountability and Safety Act {snip}

Specifically, Delegate Crutchfield wants that to apply to anyone under the age of 25.

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Governor Wes Moore’s pick to run the Juvenile Justice Service, Vincent Schiraldi has said no one under the age of 21 should be introduced to the justice system, because the brain is not fully developed.

However, opponents of HB 1180, like Republican Delegate Susan McComas say Democrats are only using mental capacity when it comes to soft on crime policies.

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“If this bill passes, you’re going to have kingpins, you’re going to have gangs use juveniles to do their dirty work.,” said McComas.

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