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Thanks for the info. Smilo Apr 2012 #1
I read that he can't be charged with murder in Florida, because only a grand jury can do that. pnwmom Apr 2012 #2
Not quite. First degree murder cases require grand juries in FL. TheWraith Apr 2012 #4
That makes sense -- there was no evidence of premeditation. n/t pnwmom Apr 2012 #5
Just my opinion, but I do think there was premeditation notadmblnd Apr 2012 #38
Really? Recursion Apr 2012 #47
Yes, I do. notadmblnd Apr 2012 #53
Apparently there is malice though. n/t vaberella Apr 2012 #45
With these definitions in mind, I'm not sure how they could PROVE that he gateley Apr 2012 #9
A lot depends on the evidence that we haven't seen. TheWraith Apr 2012 #15
And he was found on his stomach, I understand, and there is a possibility pnwmom Apr 2012 #17
If the entry wound were in the back lacrew Apr 2012 #36
It was something I heard that the mortician had said, I believe. pnwmom Apr 2012 #46
I going to go out on a limb here lacrew Apr 2012 #48
That's not exactly surprising to me. TheWraith Apr 2012 #51
Yes, if he was found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to real prison time, I would be relieved. pnwmom Apr 2012 #16
Thanks for the education! gateley Apr 2012 #3
Nope. Florida self defense law has very specific rules about aggressors. TheWraith Apr 2012 #7
Good! I've heard some pretty jaw-dropping stories of people getting off because of that law -- gateley Apr 2012 #10
But I thought this was exactly why the SYG law is so controversial--- CenPhx Apr 2012 #29
Ok, you've cited the statute for where the shooter is the initial aggressor... CenPhx Apr 2012 #34
Correct, it only applies to a person who is NOT the aggressor. TheWraith Apr 2012 #44
We'll take this one chunk at a time. TheWraith Apr 2012 #35
Manslaughter peace frog Apr 2012 #6
Thanks for posting n/t emulatorloo Apr 2012 #8
very helpful information Bluerthanblue Apr 2012 #11
Great post. Thanks. Baitball Blogger Apr 2012 #12
Very interesting. Thanks. nt Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #13
Use of a firearm during a crime ups the ante... Sancho Apr 2012 #14
Yes, though that applies only for felonies. TheWraith Apr 2012 #18
It should be second degree murder anti-alec Apr 2012 #54
I didn't realize killing had such a limited punishment, a likely 10 to 15 years is all for Dragonfli Apr 2012 #19
The criminal justice system is always dependent on what can be proved. TheWraith Apr 2012 #20
K & R! nt riderinthestorm Apr 2012 #21
A former coworker... meeksgeek Apr 2012 #22
I think that is a travesty of justice. Atypical Liberal Apr 2012 #26
He can not be charged with murder in the first obxhead Apr 2012 #23
If its true that Trayvon was scteaming for help Solomon Apr 2012 #24
Told you. Solomon Apr 2012 #40
Third or manslaughter nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #25
I'm not sure I agree with your hypothetical example of the... SamG Apr 2012 #27
Plus, 2nd degree gives teh chance for a plea deal. Go high, plea down. nt DevonRex Apr 2012 #32
Manslaughter has several levels as well. TheWraith Apr 2012 #42
Nice work. rrneck Apr 2012 #28
Was George Zimmerman in his car/truck when he spoke to 911? riverbendviewgal Apr 2012 #30
As I understand it, he was already out of his vehicle when he was told that. TheWraith Apr 2012 #37
murder in the 2nd DevonRex Apr 2012 #31
Book'em danno usrname Apr 2012 #33
Thank-you. My first reaction was to ask that question and here you answered it. robinlynne Apr 2012 #39
manslaughter still ruins your life. Ask any of the EMT or emergency vehicle drivers pasto76 Apr 2012 #41
I highly recommend the OP. onenote Apr 2012 #43
Murder statute of the state of Florida with link steve2470 Apr 2012 #49
SP said on camera, it'd be Second Degree Murder. The video was one of those posted here yesterday. freshwest Apr 2012 #50
Thanks and I read for Murder 2 there has to be malicious intent. n/t vaberella Apr 2012 #52
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