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In reply to the discussion: Reuters: Man Lives to Tell of Florida 'Shoot First' Horror [View all]caseymoz
(5,763 posts)30. Yes, but once probable cause is vacated
. . . . it's impossible to reinstate it, at any stage above arrest. Normally, there is recourse after the initial investigation. The language isn't just redundant in this instance.
Of course, you don't have to believe me. Just watch. Zimmerman will walk. When he does, there will be no doubt SYG will be the reason. The task force the governor has appointed is just to delay the inevitable.
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It says the police have to have probable cause that the use of force wasn't reasonable.
X_Digger
Mar 2012
#19
It's redundant yes.. what, you think prosecution can happen without probable cause!?!
X_Digger
Mar 2012
#28
(1) and (2) don't apply- those are castle doctrine -- we're not talking about..
X_Digger
Mar 2012
#35
But they will have to go to court and face a jury which Zimmerman needs to do.
JDPriestly
Mar 2012
#47
But as in this situation, this law makes people like Zimmerman feel empowered
JDPriestly
Mar 2012
#39
People inclined to go looking for trouble aren't going to let a law get in their way.
X_Digger
Mar 2012
#43
And his brother was shot by police because he was threatening to commit suicide?
csziggy
Mar 2012
#6
How do people in other civilized countries manage to survive without reaching for weapons
sabrina 1
Mar 2012
#9
What I can't understand is, why does any state feel the NEED for this kind of law?
William Seger
Mar 2012
#16