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Iris

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4. People still go to jail for accidents like this.

Reply to bigdarryl (Original post)

Thu Apr 12, 2012, 04:25 PM

Apr 2012

That's why there are degrees of murder.

And the point is not really whether he's guilty or not. It's that the authorities did not feel like a young black man's death was worth getting to the bottom of. If Stand Your Ground laws are a DEFENSE, that means, you use that law to justify your actions in court.

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Trevyon Martins mother: I believe it was an accident [View all] bigdarryl Apr 2012 OP

Trayvon's mother has already clarified her remarks as mentioned in previous threads on this Kaleva Apr 2012 #1

To late damage DONE!!!! bigdarryl Apr 2012 #8

In a court of law.. sendero Apr 2012 #13

Damage not done... BklnDem75 Apr 2012 #17

LOL! Funny how some see everything in a political context. As others have pointed out.. Kahuna Apr 2012 #19

Really? pokerfan Apr 2012 #18

What she believes itsrobert Apr 2012 #2

What she said will NOT affect the case. Also, she's released a statement clarifying what she meant. Tx4obama Apr 2012 #3

Good clarification. Bless her and the family! polichick Apr 2012 #7

People still go to jail for accidents like this. Iris Apr 2012 #4

chicken little much? MjolnirTime Apr 2012 #5

"she may have just blew the case" Cali_Democrat Apr 2012 #6

Can't wait to hear the explanation but I wouldn't hold my breath. nt Guy Whitey Corngood Apr 2012 #9

See comment #3 n/t Tx4obama Apr 2012 #11

I knew that. I'm talking about an explanation for this moronic thread. nt Guy Whitey Corngood Apr 2012 #14

Thanks for playing "I Don't Know Shit About The Law". nt Guy Whitey Corngood Apr 2012 #10

I think it's time for Mz Pip Apr 2012 #12

Most cases come down to what the victim's mother thinks "really happened" DefenseLawyer Apr 2012 #15

She has clarified her earlier statement. Bake Apr 2012 #16