HeavyPetter
Carnal Decadence
Vote for the likely verdict. Not what you actually believe.
Said not guilty, but haven't been closely following the case and am not sure I'm clear on the legal difference given stand your ground between murder and manslaughter. For my thoughts on the matter, check out this post in the Tunnels.
I'm pretty sure the case has nothing to do with Stand your Ground, despite the media talking about it non-stop. The case is being argued by the prosecution and defense on the more basic self defense laws. Correct me if I'm wrong.
I'm pretty sure the case has nothing to do with Stand your Ground, despite the media talking about it non-stop. The case is being argued by the prosecution and defense on the more basic self defense laws. Correct me if I'm wrong.
I'm not sure how you can argue self defense when one person has a gun and the other doesn't. I've always been under the impression levels of force should be equal. You cant use deadly force if the other person doesn't have deadly force. But not sure if this is a legal thing or not. I assumed that's why they've been arguing stand your ground. Admittedly not following this stuff very closely.
Self defense does not require equal force. Under most self defense laws, you are justified in using deadly force if you feel your life is in danger.
They haven't been arguing stand your ground in the case. Stand your ground was the buzzword that the press grabbed on when the shooting happened, but it hasn't been a part of the defense.
I get what you're saying, but how can someone's life be in danger if the person they are defending themselves against aren't using deadly force?
I get what you're saying, but how can someone's life be in danger if the person they are defending themselves against aren't using deadly force?
So then isn't the unarmed man defending himself with deadly force when he feels his life is in danger against the armed man who approaches him?
So then isn't the unarmed man defending himself with deadly force when he feels his life is in danger against the armed man who approaches him?
Self defense does not require equal force. Under most self defense laws, you are justified in using deadly force if you feel your life is in danger.
They haven't been arguing stand your ground in the case. Stand your ground was the buzzword that the press grabbed on when the shooting happened, but it hasn't been a part of the defense.
I still don't understand how Chad Johnson gives his attorney a pat on the ass during a hearing about a parole violation and gets 30 days, yet this guy's lawyer came out and told a knock knock joke at the beginning of a murder trial and is actually going to win the case.