07-12-2013, 04:15 PM
(07-12-2013, 04:06 PM)Adub Wrote: They are the very same god damn statute. The jury did not get a "self defense" statute, or a "SYG" statute because they do not exist. The law in Florida is justifiable use of force. Commonly referred to as "SYG". Are you being obtuse on purpose?
They aren't the same.
Abrams . . . an attorney stated so, too.
Though each allow for the use of deadly force, each has unique (albeit overlapping) criteria for usage.
In fact, you said it yourself when you rightly pointed out that SYG cannot be claimed in a domestic violence situation.
But a spouse can use deadly force to protect their life or the lives of their children.
I'm not being obtuse.
I take the time to read what you posted and . . . well . . . it supports my position.