Thu, 20 February 2014
The man who killed a teenager over an argument about loud music will likely spend the rest of his life in prison. Still, it was not a verdict consistent with common sense. The interview with the one juror who has stepped forward provided confirmation of what many of us have suspected. A majority of the jury wanted to convict the defendant for outright murder. Three holdouts refused. At issue was whether the shooter was acting in self-defense. The definition in Florida seems to be looser than in most of the country in two respects.
An affirmative defense shifts the burden of proof...
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