Zimmerman Gets his Stand your Ground Hearing!

[Stangkiller]

Originally Posted by TxAg

Was a reason given?

Said the case and evidence better matches up the traditional Self Defense, as opposed to Floridas Stand your Ground Law, which has more specific requirements.

[mrvette]

Originally Posted by Stangkiller

Said the case and evidence better matches up the traditional Self Defense, as opposed to Floridas Stand your Ground Law, which has more specific requirements.

Oh bullshit, lawyers makes more $$$$ than a simple hearing, THAT's why.....

[Stangkiller]

Originally Posted by mrvette

Oh bullshit, lawyers makes more $$$$ than a simple hearing, THAT's why.....

I've got to say, I sort of thought the same thing too.

[Chris Fowler]

Interesting. Winning a stand your ground hearing would protect him against civil lawsuits, but a self defense hearing would leave him open.

I think...

[Stangkiller]

Originally Posted by Chris Fowler

Interesting. Winning a stand your ground hearing would protect him against civil lawsuits, but a self defense hearing would leave him open.

I think...

I havne't heard this discussed, but I fear the same thing.