Originally posted by OFWGKT
You know, my only issue I find is to what extent is Stand Your Ground applicable? I mean, I've had my ass kicked before. If I HAD a gun on me, would I have been right to shoot him? It says if deadly force is used or threatened on you, is a fist a deadly weapon?
Also, I believe he was on the phone with a 911 operator, which doesn't have any jurisdiction. In all honesty, is death fair punishment for being a little stoned?
Anyways, nice intelligent discussion :y:
As far as I know, if someone isn't where they're legally supposed to be (i.e. trespassing), you have right to shoot. Now, don't quote me on it, but I think that's it.
I know for a fact, however, if someone comes into your house uninvited, you have every right to shoot them.
And for your case, I'm not sure. :\
Originally posted by Omniplasma
Listen to Zimmerman's phonecall I posted, you don't hear him get attacked at all. You hear Zimmerman talking to the police and then he says he's running. From that information I infer that Zimmerman exposed his weapon, Trayvon ran away and they ended up on the ground and fighting, then the shot was fired. My guess is Zimmerman tried to apprehend Trayvon himself, when he shouldn't have.
If you saw someone call the cops on you and you think you aren't doing anything, what are you gonna do?
I, myself, would be pissed.