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9. But isn't that instruction only given if the judge finds that the self-defense charge is supported?

Fri Jul 12, 2013, 08:13 AM

Jul 2013

I think the judge would only give that instruction if the judge found that the self-defense claim was on balance supported (not proven) by evidence.

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Request a clarification of "justifiable homicide" defense. [View all] krispos42 Jul 2013 OP

Your uncle is right. dkf Jul 2013 #1

This is a Florida-specific legality, then? krispos42 Jul 2013 #2

The defendant does not even need to meet a preponderance standard onenote Jul 2013 #5

Self defense is legal in all 50 states. ... spin Jul 2013 #4

Should every self-defense case go to a jury? davidn3600 Jul 2013 #6

Here are the jury instructions for this trial. Travis_0004 Jul 2013 #7

It really makes no difference Yo_Mama Jul 2013 #8