George Zimmerman Agrees With Attorneys, Won't Use 'Stand Your Ground' Law Before Murder Trial

[AtheistCrusader]

10. Once upon a time

I didn't think SYG had anything to do with this case. It simply didn't apply to the facts. Oddly, that has been borne out now, but I find myself in a different position.

The law initially resulted in no prosecution. The investigating officer (Sera) recommended prosecution to the DA. The DA (Wolfinger) declined, citing lack of evidence and SYG. So even though the law does not apply, and won't be used, I still feel it discouraged investigation and prosecution until the court of public opinion brought pressure to bear.


I live in WA. Some states have a duty to retreat. We do not. NOR do we have 'stand your ground'. You may stand your ground, but you will in most cases have to explain your actions before a grand jury who will either indict or no-bill you depending on the facts and your testimony. And that is how I like it. EVERY seemingly justifiable homicide needs to be investigated to ensure the victim isn't the one that can't testify.

I think Florida's law needs to change, even though I am a proponent of even lethal force in self defense, when the circumstances require it.