As a former prosecutor in Florida, I have had first-hand experience with our criminal-justice system and defended victims’ rights for over 15 years. Article I of Florida’s constitution already contains explicit victims’ rights protections — including the right to be informed, present and heard at all crucial stages of criminal proceedings. These rights have existed in the Florida Constitution since 1988. Marsy’s Law is well-intentioned but is poorly drafted, overly broad — and ultimately, it does not provide any real solutions for victims of serious crimes.