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But again under the circumstance he "SHOULD" not have confronted Trayvon or been carrying a weapon himself which you claim might have peaked his interest in Trayvon.
Originally posted by timetothink
reply to post by CoolStoryMan
If he felt his life was in danger...he had that right...that is what the law is for.
Chris Tutko, director of Neighborhood Watch for the National Sheriffs' Association, said Zimmerman broke some cardinal rules. First, he approached a stranger he suspected of wrongdoing. "If you see something suspicious, you report it, you step aside and you let law enforcement do their job," Tutko said. "This guy went way beyond the call of duty. At the least, he's overzealous." Second, Zimmerman carried a handgun. Police departments and sheriff's offices that train volunteers advise them never to carry weapons — though Zimmerman broke no laws by doing so because he has a concealed-weapons permit. "There's no reason to carry a gun," Tutko said.
(2) The presumption set forth in subsection (1) does not apply if: (a) The person against whom the defensive force is used has the right to be in or is a lawful resident of the dwelling, residence, or vehicle, such as an owner, lessee, or titleholder, and there is not an injunction for protection from domestic violence or a written pretrial supervision order of no contact against that person;
(b) “Residence” means a dwelling in which a person resides either temporarily or permanently or is visiting as an invited guest.
776.041 Use of force by aggressor. —The justification described in the preceding sections of this chapter is not available to a person who: (1) Is attempting to commit, committing, or escaping after the commission of, a forcible felony; or (2) Initially provokes the use of force against himself or herself, unless: (a) Such force is so great that the person reasonably believes that he or she is in imminent danger of death or great bodily harm and that he or she has exhausted every reasonable means to escape such danger other than the use of force which is likely to cause death or great bodily harm to the assailant; or (b) In good faith, the person withdraws from physical contact with the assailant and indicates clearly to the assailant that he or she desires to withdraw and terminate the use of force, but the assailant continues or resumes the use of force.
Originally posted by timetothink
reply to post by CoolStoryMan
If he felt his life was in danger...he had that right...that is what the law is for.
Originally posted by rebellender
this again....lets break it down for even you,
911 isnt the Police
Martin wasnt a little 12 year old, he was 6'3" and 170
Originally posted by timetothink
reply to post by Annee
Do you even bother to read what you reply to?
Jesiah claimed they sent a narcotics officer instead of homicide...which there is no proof of and an Officer is just that an Officer...A homicide detective or Narco detective is different and they usually take over with the
Originally posted by timetothink
reply to post by R4inM4n
A 6'3" 17 year old who was punching him in he face...do you know how any juveniles are in jail for killing people..
wow....that makes no sense...he's 17 so he can't be dangerous..what world do you live in?