I understand the theory, and military court is not quite the same as common law, yes?
Jay Sherman Send a noteboard - 12/07/2013 11:52:54 PM
Regardless, I'm not overly concerned with the minutiae because in this particular case (State vs. Zimmerman), the self-defense claim is built on several conflicting reports from Zimmerman himself and it's quite obvious they are simply an attempt to justify the homicide. In this particular case against Zimmerman there is no justification for homicide and that is why I believe he will get manslaughter rather than murder.
Looks like Zimmerman is going to be acquitted.....
- 09/07/2013 08:54:18 PM
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I've figured this since the first week of testamony
- 09/07/2013 09:06:59 PM
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I'm not sure someone being punished excessively is a good reason to mimic it
- 09/07/2013 10:26:51 PM
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Excellent response, you covered everything I would have wanted to. *NM*
- 10/07/2013 06:48:15 PM
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Nutty reply by you as usual.....but.....
- 09/07/2013 10:36:45 PM
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coming from your side of the aisle, I take that as a compliment. :-)
- 11/07/2013 12:18:07 AM
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All right, let's talk about Yoda, this so-called 'wise' Jedi Grandmaster
- 11/07/2013 01:34:57 AM
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The prosecution has been terrible in this case. It reminds me of the OJ prosecution.
- 10/07/2013 10:58:50 PM
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Re: The prosecution has been terrible in this case. It reminds me of the OJ prosecution.
- 11/07/2013 12:20:39 AM
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When one person is on top of another beating him up.....
- 11/07/2013 04:22:02 AM
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As a person who has been trying not to follow the case
- 11/07/2013 04:07:01 PM
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Yeah, but you are forgetting something rather important
- 11/07/2013 06:41:54 PM
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I am having a hard time believing that you can justifiably kill in a fight you started and lost
- 11/07/2013 09:51:00 PM
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It is a tough legal argument but it can occur.
- 12/07/2013 01:24:11 AM
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Home defense is an entirely separate situation than an aggressor losing a fight
- 12/07/2013 10:13:42 PM
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It really isn't too hard to find, if you bother to look.
- 12/07/2013 11:41:35 PM
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I understand the theory, and military court is not quite the same as common law, yes?
- 12/07/2013 11:52:54 PM
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MIlitary courts are also based on common law, just shifted for military realities
- 12/07/2013 11:59:24 PM
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Re: MIlitary courts are also based on common law, just shifted for military realities
- 13/07/2013 12:21:06 AM
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I will stipulate to everything you just said, but disagree with your conclusion.
- 13/07/2013 12:58:10 AM
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Stumbled accross the actual Florida statute that explicitly covers what I described.
- 15/07/2013 04:28:06 PM
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There is no call for self-defense for a fight you initiated yourself
- 11/07/2013 06:34:46 PM
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Once again, following someone doesn't justify assault.
- 11/07/2013 07:34:09 PM
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And once again, when did Zimmerman identify himself as the neighbourhood watchman?
- 11/07/2013 08:59:28 PM
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He was under no legal obligation to do so.
- 12/07/2013 01:39:45 AM
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He was also under no legal obligation to follow Martin, despite being neighbourhood watchman
- 12/07/2013 05:15:00 PM
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Except that there is exactly zero evidence to support your scenario.
- 12/07/2013 06:00:05 PM
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If you don't care one way or the other, why are you arguing so strongly for acquittal?
- 12/07/2013 10:06:00 PM
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You covered several areas...
- 12/07/2013 11:28:18 PM
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