What do you think about the stand your ground law?

Answer 1

I guess in Florida as long as your a big guy with a truck you can chase down a kid with an ice tea and skiddles and shoot to kill, then claim as "you are chasing him" that it was self defense.

Answer 2

The "stand your ground" law states that a person may justifiably use force in self-defense when there is reasonable belief of an unlawful threat, without an obligation to retreat first.

One key distinction is whether the concept only applies to defending a home or vehicle, or whether it applies to all lawfully occupied locations. Under these legal concepts, a person is justified in using deadly force in certain situations and the "stand your ground" law would be a defense or immunity to criminal charges and civil suit. The difference between immunity and a defense is that an immunity bars suit, charges, detention and arrest.

Answer 3

Florida's "Stand Your Ground" Law states:

A person who is not engaged in an unlawful activity, and who is attacked in any other place where he or she has a right to be has no duty to retreat and has the right to stand his or her ground and meet force with force, including deadly force if he or she reasonably believes it is necessary to do so to prevent death or great bodily harm to himself or herself or another or to prevent the commission of a forcible felony.

F.S. §776.013(3)

Answer 4

The Stand Your Ground law allows individuals to defend themselves without retreating first in certain situations. However, critics argue that it can lead to escalated violence and make it easier for individuals to use deadly force. Ultimately, opinions on the law vary depending on one's perspective on self-defense and gun ownership.

Answer 5

I believe that it is a good law, but does not apply to the Trayvon Martin case.