...undermines the basic requirement to apply deadly force, that you are in fear of serious injury or death. From what I know about the case, I'm not convinced that Zimmerman can meet that level of proof, and won't be surprised if he's indicted and sent to trial. I won't go so far as to say he murdered Martin, but I think he may have royally screwed the pooch.
Charles, nothing in this law....
...undermines the basic requirement to apply deadly force, that you are in fear of serious injury or death. From what I know about the case, I'm not convinced that Zimmerman can meet that level of proof, and won't be surprised if he's indicted and sent to trial. I won't go so far as to say he murdered Martin, but I think he may have royally screwed the pooch.