[RoosterRedux]

I thought the instructions were clear on "self-defense" as a complete defense against murder 2 and/or manslaughter.

That said, I am burned out on this case and need a week off to recuperate.

Will be joining MOM and West and their families on respite next week (of course, I was not invited nor have I advised them of such as yet...Bill Shatner and I have invited Morgan Fairchild to join us in this well-deserved vacation).;-)

[supercat]

I thought the instructions were clear on "self-defense" as a complete defense against murder 2 and/or manslaughter.

Different state laws vary with regard to when someone who starts a fight may claim self-defense if the fight escalates to the point that he must use lethal force to escape it. If GZ is convicted, it will be because the jury felt he had some culpability for the initial conflict; Florida statute (but from what I read not the jury instructions) makes clear that even if George was 100% culpable for the initial conflict, he would still be entitled to use a gun in self-defense if Trayvon persisted in bashing his head in despite George's screaming.

[CedarDave]

That said, I am burned out on this case and need a week off to recuperate.

Will be joining MOM and West and their families on respite next week (of course, I was not invited nor have I advised them of such as yet...Bill Shatner and I have invited Morgan Fairchild to join us in this well-deserved vacation).;-)

Watch these web cams - they will take you back 75 years to a simpler time and lower your blood pressure...

The Saturday evening 5:30 eastbound train is getting ready to leave.