So how about that Zimmerman trial?

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Originally Posted by Bodeanicus [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

It's the whole point of the fucking case, you fucking idiot.

I was going to wait a bit longer for you to respond, but I'm going to bed so I'll just leave this here.

776.012 of the Florida Criminal code is the relevant section on the justifiable use of force. In that section is where you'll find the SYG law which states that there is no duty to retreat in cases of self-defense.

However, should the SYG section be repealed Florida would use the "minority" rule which states that before using deadly force in self-defense "any opportunity to retreat MUST be taken before using deadly force ONLY if retreat is possible with COMPLETE SAFETY." Thus, Florida's use of SYG is irrelevant because Zimmerman's defense is that he used self-defense and was unable to retreat thereby nullifying any possible relevance of the SYG provision. That's it. In this particular case, it is an all or nothing situation. His account either works or it does not. At no point is SYG being asserted as part of his defense, and in no way is it relevant.

I understand that this case is important to you, and that you have very strong feelings over it. However, I respectfully suggest that your arguments would be more persuasive if you would take the time to properly educate yourself.

As before, I humbly invite rebuttal, and I look forward to your well-reasoned and legally supported arguments regarding the use of SYG in the present case.