Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier proposed Missy’s Law after the brutal murder of a Tallahassee five-year-old at the hands of stepdad Daniel Spencer.
Attorney General James Uthmeier said Missy’s Law will prevent judges from abusing their discretion to allow sexual offenders, sexual predators, and other violent criminals to stay out on bond pending sentencing after a guilty verdict.
On May 19th, 2025, Daniel Spencer brutally murdered 5-year-old Missy Mogle after Spencer was already adjudicated guilty of traveling to meet a minor. Judge Tiffany Baker allowed Spencer to remain out on bond, contrary to the local state attorney’s recommendation, which contributed to Missy’s murder according to the Florida AG.
“Missy died because Judge Baker didn’t put Spencer behind bars where he belonged,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “Judge Baker’s abuse of discretion should be sanctioned. We cannot allow these acts of evil to happen again, and I look forward to working with the Florida Legislature to pass Missy’s Law next session.”…