07-10-2013, 11:14 AM
(07-10-2013, 10:56 AM)HairOfTheDog Wrote: Trayvon Martin's actions put George in fear of great bodily harm or death.
That's the crux of the defense's claims/case. They're covering the self defense bases on all fronts. That's what I think O'Mara is doing anyway.
That's the only play to diffuse tubbie's stalking/harassing/menacing "initial aggressor" behavior and be able to claim sanctuary under the SYG deadly force criteria.
To answer a few of your up-thread questions, I'll clarify my position by stating:
1.) I believed Zimmerman should be charged and then scrutinize his actions with the statutes in a trial setting.
2.) I believe Florida's SYG law does not prevent an individual from deliberately instigating a confrontation, commit murder and then claim immunity due to "self-defense".
3.) I believe if Zimmerman is convicted, the SYG law will not be changed to correct and clarify deficiencies. "See . . . it works!"
4.) I believe this is a racially based prosecution.
5.) I believe, however reprehensible one finds the defendant, Zimmerman should be judged on the evidence and the statute.
6.) I believe it was not the bullet that killed Skittles . . . it was the hole.