Of course. But that's a judgment call. The jury instruction might not be that specific. The closing argument and jury instructions will be huge in this one. Sample self-defense instructions from FL SC:
However, the use of deadly force is not justifiable if you find:
Give only if the defendant is charged with an independent forcible felony. See Giles v. State, 831
So. 2d 1263 (Fla. 4th DCA 2002).
1. (Defendant) was attempting to commit, committing, or escaping after the
commission of (applicable forcible felony); or
Define applicable forcible felony. Define after paragraph 2 if both paragraphs 1 and 2 are given.
Forcible felonies are listed in § 776.08, Fla. Stat.
2. (Defendant) initially provoked the use of force against [himself] [herself], unless:
a. The force asserted toward the defendant was so great that [he] [she]
reasonably believed that [he] [she] was in imminent danger of death or great 65
bodily harm and had exhausted every reasonable means to escape the
danger, other than using deadly force on (assailant).
b. In good faith, the defendant withdrew from physical contact with (assailant)
and clearly indicated to (assailant)that [he] [she] wanted to withdraw and
stop the use of deadly force, but(assailant) continued or resumed the use of
force.
If the defendant [was not engaged in an unlawful activity and] was attacked in any place
where [he] [she] had a right to be, [he] [she] had no duty to retreat and had the right to stand [his]
[her] ground and meet force with force, including deadly force, if [he] [she] reasonably believed
that it was necessary to do so to prevent death or great bodily harm to [himself] [herself] [another]
or to prevent the commission of a forcible felony.
