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Dave Hegenbarth on Crime and Punishment

The United States has the highest incarceration rate as well as the highest number of documented prisoners in the world. As such, how the United States defines crime and the terms of consequence for violations is an immensely important issue. This topic includes information about candidate positions on: the death penalty, hate crimes, drug policy, and mandatory minimum sentencing.

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Dave Hegenbarth opposes allowing the death penalty in Wisconsin for cases involving a person who is convicted of first-degree intentional homicide, if the conviction is supported by DNA evidence

Cannot endorse the death penalty because of strong pro-life beliefs.

Dave Hegenbarth strongly supports exploring alternative means of punishment to prison incarceration for non-violent offenders

Believes the state needs to protect citizens, but that it can find ways for non-violent offenders to pay their debt to society.

Dave Hegenbarth is neutral on construction of additional state prisons

Believes the state needs to look at who is in prison and get non-violent offenders out before building more prisons. Would support only if more room is needed for violent offenders.

Dave Hegenbarth supports legislation to allow people to carry concealed weapons in Wisconsin

Iowa and Minnesota citizens can carry concealed weapons, and believes Wisconsin citizens should have the same right if they are trained and licensed.