Criminal Legislation

Paper Summary:

In this paper, the writer proposes legislation in the areas of driving while distracted and of wearing a helmet when motorcycling. The writer then recommends the repeal of two Mississippi criminal laws, one law regarding illegitimate children and the other law prohibiting adultery, fornication and cohabitation. The writer also recommends strengthening a California law prohibiting the throwing of any lit or non-lit cigarette, cigar, match or any flaming or glowing substance and modifying Megan's law to require actively releasing information to the public.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Proposed Legislation
Driving While Distracted
Motorcycle Helmet Law
Recommended Repeals
Illegitimate Children
Mississippi Law Prohibiting Adultery, Fornication and Cohabitation
Recommended Modifications
Throwing or Discharging Cigarette
Needed Modification
Megan's Law
Needed Modification
Summary

From the Paper:

"Mississippi is attempting to reduce their welfare roles by making the mother of a second illegitimate child subject to incarceration or a fine or both. Restricting the right of procreation is a violation of the United States Constitution. Other states have passed laws tempting to reduce the number of people on welfare. These laws do not restrict the right of procreation. A person can have as many children as she wants but only two of those children will receive welfare benefits."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Alaska Legal resource center, Alaska statues,http://www.touchngo.com/lglcntr/akstats/Statutes/Title28/Chapter35/Section040.htm. Retrieved January 21, 2006.
• California Codes, (n.d.). Vehicle code. Retrieved Jan. 23, 2006, from California Law Web site: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/waisgate?WAISdocID=04399317770+1+0+0&WAISaction=retrieve.
• Marc, K. (2003). Sex offender registries protect our children.. Corrections Today, 65(1), 23.
• Mississippi Code of 1972 (1998). SEC. 97-29-1. Adultery and fornication; unlawful cohabitation. Retrieved January 22, 2006, from http://www.mscode.com/free/statutes/97/029/0001.htm
• Mississippi Code of 1972 (2004). SEC. 97-29-11. Illegitimate children; person becoming natural parent of second illegitimate child; jurisdiction. Retrieved January 22, 2006, from http://www.mscode.com/free/statutes/97/029/0011.htm

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