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9. Civil law is different and separate from criminal law

Sun Jun 30, 2013, 11:01 PM

Jun 2013

I don't know Florida law for certain but I would guess they can still sue for wrongful death. Civil trials have a far lower standard of preponderance of evidence rather than beyond a reasonable doubt.

Someone mentioned SYG which is a criminal defense and I don't believe would have any bearing on a civil case.

Of course it was in CA, but OJ was acquitted, but still lost a civil suit. And in this case, we know Zimmerman killed Trayvon.

Now I'm going by the law where I live as I understand it and I'm not a lawyer. Perhaps someone here knows FL law? But most answers you get will be speculation.

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I'm waiting for the end of the Zimmermann trial before commenting, BUT... [View all] Archae Jun 2013 OP

As I understand it customerserviceguy Jun 2013 #1

I could see Z living very comfortably... Llewlladdwr Jun 2013 #2

Maybe there are enough Faux Snooze viewers out there customerserviceguy Jun 2013 #3

Zimmy will be looking over his shoulder the rest of his life Skittles Jun 2013 #7

I doubt that anyone will go gunning for him. tavernier Jun 2013 #10

I've seen the OJ comparison made before customerserviceguy Jun 2013 #12

the can still sue him BUT grok Jun 2013 #4

Martin's family will sue Azathoth Jun 2013 #5

Maybe the law is different in FL than in CA but Gman Jun 2013 #6

This is not an SYG trial. Zimmerman is claiming self-defense instead, now. n/t JimDandy Jun 2013 #13

I just hoping for no riot if that happens. bravenak Jun 2013 #8

Civil law is different and separate from criminal law Just Saying Jun 2013 #9

Don't worry. He'll have a show on Faux News and the KKK will make sure he's well taken care of. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2013 #11

the New Black Panthers mwrguy Jul 2013 #14