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| quote: | Originally posted by srussell0018
Not according to the law of that state. |
Thanks for the gross oversimplification of the stand your ground law as well as something that now has nothing to do with the case.
If it had been applicable to him, there wouldn't there wouldn't have be a trial in the first place - he would have claimed immunity had it been applicable, but both he and his defense knew it wouldn't fly, so he plead self defense.
Why?
Because it wasn't stand your ground under the laws of florida.
Concealed gun? Yes. Protect yourself during a home invasion? Yes.
Follow a young guy in the street by car, Pull up, Bring your weapon with you from the car, then start a fight and shoot him? Not even close to stand your ground and hence why his defense has steered well clear of it.
Even if they were able to prove trayvon was up to something nefarious, he'd still be on trial as stand your ground does not allow you to shoot someone that hasn't first initiated a conflict with you. Zimm initiated it, so no get out clause.
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