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To: 2ndDivisionVet
Under Florida's "Stand Your Ground" statute, as I understand it, not only is he immune from criminal prosecution, he cannot be cited in a civil suit for his actions. Which, of course, begs the question of why he is charged with any crime, much less second degree murder.

Florida's statute, as interpreted by the Supreme Court, provides for a pretrial hearing to go over the evidence. If the judge decides, by the preponderance of the evidence, that the defendant acted in self-defense, the case is over. No trial. No voir dire. No stinkin' jury. Also, the statute provides that the defendant is immune from civil action.

108 posted on 04/22/2012 2:17:02 PM PDT by cynwoody
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To: cynwoody
Florida's statute, as interpreted by the Supreme Court, provides for a pretrial hearing to go over the evidence. If the judge decides, by the preponderance of the evidence, that the defendant acted in self-defense, the case is over. No trial. No voir dire. No stinkin' jury. Also, the statute provides that the defendant is immune from civil action.

Oh God, if that happened, it would be so wonderful. But, then, there would be riots in the streets.
HELL YEAH; BRING IT ON!!
113 posted on 04/22/2012 3:26:24 PM PDT by no dems (TED CRUZ: A PROVEN CONSERVATIVE FOR U.S. SENATE FROM TEXAS.)
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