Wow- a literal interpretation of the self defense law could lead to disastrous consequences

[AnotherMcIntosh]

10. First you say that there is a self-defense law in Florida which can be literally interpreted.

You did so without referring to a Florida statute, Florida case law, or even a Florida jury instruction.

Then you represent that you are literally interpreting the law of self-defense in Florida by saying,

"An armed person can follow an unarmed person at night, call him a blankety, blank, blank, the target of his verbal abuse punches him in the face, a fight ensues and the armed person starts losing and losing badly, and shoots and kills the person."

(no authority cited)

In contrast, the standard jury instruction in Florida for self-defense, in accordance with § 782.02, Fla. Stat., is as follows:

The use of deadly force is justifiable only if the defendant reasonably believes that the force is necessary to prevent imminent death or great bodily harm to {himself} {herself} while resisting:

1. another’s attempt to murder {him} {her}, or
2. any attempt to commit (applicable felony) upon {him} {her}, or
3. any attempt to commit (applicable felony) upon or in any dwelling, residence, or vehicle occupied by {him} {her}.

http://www.floridasupremecourt.org/jury_instructions/chapters/entireversion/onlinejurryinstructions.pdf

Note the phrase "only if the defendant reasonably believes."

No exception is applicable if a defense attorney asks questions calling for speculation without objection by a prosecutor, or if a defense attorney (or bloggers) otherwise seek to cause confusion by making assertions which are not supported facts.