What’s Going On With Florida’s Stand Your Ground Law?
- Apr 15 2019
Following the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, there was a push to repeal Florida’s “stand your ground” law. However, it is still in place, ...
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Florida Third District Court of Appeal – Criminal Headnotes – September 26, 2018
- Sep 26 2018
S.B. V. STATE OF FLORIDA – IMPROPER BURDEN SHIFTING; EXCULPATORY EVIDENCE Direct appeal of a juvenile defendant from a finding of delinquency for strong arm robbery. On appeal, the defendant ...
Florida Third District Court of Appeal – Criminal Headnotes – March 7, 2018
- Mar 7 2018
LAZARO PARRONDO V. STATE OF FLORIDA – DEFECTIVE JURY INSTRUCTION; EXPLOITATION OF ELDERLY OR DISABLED ADULT; ACTUAL OR CONSTRUCTIVE KNOWLEDGE OF VICTIM’S LACK OF CAPACITY TO CONSENT; LESSER INCLUDED OFFENSE Direct ...
Florida Judge Says Burden Shift in “Stand Your Ground” Law Unconstitutional
- Jul 5 2017
A Miami-Dade trial judge has ruled the legislature overstepped its authority in amending Florida’s “stand your ground” statute to make it easier for a defendant to establish immunity from prosecution ...
Burden Shifts to State to Counter “Stand Your Ground” Defense
- Jul 2 2017
On June 9, 2017, Governor Scott signed into law an amendment to the Florida “stand your ground” statute, making it easier for a defendant to establish immunity from prosecution for ...