I really think we need SYG to apply so he is immune. Otherwise if his defense is “just” self defense, is he immune?
What I’m wondering is, if he was on the ground having his head bashed in as I believe he’s going to argue, does Stand Your Ground even apply? Wouldn’t regular-old self-defense fit? I mean, you can’t very well run away if you’re being pinned, as I believe is Zimmerman’s story. The authorities should know by now the path of the bullet through Martin’s body, which along with the bloody head pics and eye witness testimony should go a long way toward settling this.
Trayvon was bashing his head against the concrete. Really, if someone is on top of you - attempting to murder you - you have the right to defend yourself. That’s waaaaay beyond ‘stand your ground’....
Trayvon was bashing Zimmerman’s head against the concrete. Really, if someone is on top of you - attempting to murder you - you have the right to defend yourself. That’s waaaaay beyond ‘stand your ground’....