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In reply to the discussion: That wound to the back of George Zimmerman's head is still bothering me... [View all]X_Digger
(18,585 posts)There is a specific set of circumstances..
If you tried to disengage, and your opponent persisted, then yes, you'd be justified..
Here's the relevant section of law:
[div class='excerpt']776.041 Use of force by aggressor.
The justification described in the preceding sections of this chapter is not available to a person who:
(1) Is attempting to commit, committing, or escaping after the commission of, a forcible felony; or
(2) Initially provokes the use of force against himself or herself, unless:
(a) Such force is so great that the person reasonably believes that he or she is in imminent danger of death or great bodily harm and that he or she has exhausted every reasonable means to escape such danger other than the use of force which is likely to cause death or great bodily harm to the assailant; or
(b) In good faith, the person withdraws from physical contact with the assailant and indicates clearly to the assailant that he or she desires to withdraw and terminate the use of force, but the assailant continues or resumes the use of force.
The example would be, you and a guy 'stepped outside' to 'engage in fisticuffs' and when you realize you're getting your ass kicked, you try and give up, but the other person continues to stomp you..