Mandatory sentencing law is the center piece IMO. Previously failed attempts to change the 10, 20 life law::
http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/.../0775.087.html
and cases like the one I referenced in post #6 are stirring up support for the new bill as well.
Automatic sentences :
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1. 10-year prison sentence on anyone convicted of committing or attempting to commit any of the above felonies (with certain exceptions), while armed with a firearm or destructive device;
2. 20-year prison term if the accused fired the firearm; and
3. 25-year to life term if the accused discharged the firearm and killed or seriously hurt someone.
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Even in cases of self defense or in Marissa Alexander's case, the mandatory sentencing allows no room in the law for a judge or jury to take circumstances into consideration if charged and convicted.
Talking about extremes? Seems a bit much to bypass a believed problem with mandatory sentencing laws.
Post note: Alexander was not a felon. Here conviction under the 10,20, life law seems a little fuzzy, but not done digging yet.