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You forgot the link BainsBane Jul 2013 #1
No I didn't. Hissyspit Jul 2013 #2
I thought "link to source" BainsBane Jul 2013 #5
LBN rules say you can post without link and update later. Hissyspit Jul 2013 #8
I'm not criticizing BainsBane Jul 2013 #12
O.k. Hissyspit Jul 2013 #15
The part that said "Read more: Link to source" is put in there automatically by the DU software Tx4obama Jul 2013 #28
Ohhhh BainsBane Jul 2013 #30
Just turn on MSNBC FarPoint Jul 2013 #6
Thanks BainsBane Jul 2013 #7
Tying together loose ends, FarPoint Jul 2013 #3
AP: Jurors in the George Zimmerman trial have a question about the charge of manslaughter. PoliticAverse Jul 2013 #4
Adding manslaughter gave the jury a way out of aquittal 7962 Jul 2013 #9
Yep it did davidpdx Jul 2013 #18
Manslaughter is still a Felony HockeyMom Jul 2013 #20
Couldnt he get up to 30 years if guilty of manslaughter in FL? DeschutesRiver Jul 2013 #21
Florida - Manslaughter with a firearm: PoliticAverse Jul 2013 #26
Thanks for that info. nt DeschutesRiver Jul 2013 #45
Yeah, that's what I was saying, that it will put him away davidpdx Jul 2013 #40
He won't be able to vote either dragonlady Jul 2013 #41
Yeah. The "depraved mind" standard of Florida 2nd degree murder is pretty hard to achieve. Kablooie Jul 2013 #49
Murdering gun fuck. nt onehandle Jul 2013 #10
evaluating the self defense claim is my guess. Deep13 Jul 2013 #11
I didn't see any jury instruction about self defense allowing reduction of the charge onenote Jul 2013 #14
No? Deep13 Jul 2013 #16
Here is the entire jury instruction... PoliticAverse Jul 2013 #17
The instructions specifically state that self defense is a defense as to both onenote Jul 2013 #19
huh. nt Deep13 Jul 2013 #22
Do you have better link ? jessie04 Jul 2013 #23
Here's a direct link to a .pdf version of the instructions... PoliticAverse Jul 2013 #24
Thank you. jessie04 Jul 2013 #25
exactly maindawg Jul 2013 #37
WDBO-FM News 96.5 has had live coverage this hour alp227 Jul 2013 #13
Legal question about manslaughter Ratty Jul 2013 #27
It is the negligent and/or reckless killing of another. RBInMaine Jul 2013 #29
Thanks Ratty Jul 2013 #33
Zimmerman's case is not based on Stand Your Ground. It's a basic self defense case. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jul 2013 #34
Actually, the difference is that a SYG hearing would be a judge only, not put before a jury. 24601 Jul 2013 #52
But, was HE attacked, or did HE attack Trayvon? Was he in danger of death or serious bodily harm? RBInMaine Jul 2013 #35
Found it. Thanks for the link Ratty Jul 2013 #39
"Recklessness, negligence or 'wanton disdregard for human life' " is the standard in Illinois. n/t ColesCountyDem Jul 2013 #36
Negligence Ratty Jul 2013 #46
I agree. n/t ColesCountyDem Jul 2013 #51
So perfectly said onlyadream Jul 2013 #50
Manslaughter can cover a lot Kennah Jul 2013 #31
What about the argument that Trayvon ALSO had the right to defend HIMself from RBInMaine Jul 2013 #32
If there had been no weapon customerserviceguy Jul 2013 #38
FS 776.041 covers Use of force by aggressor Kennah Jul 2013 #48
It doesn't take a "grave threat" customerserviceguy Jul 2013 #42
Actually it says "imminent death or great bodily harm" Kennah Jul 2013 #47
they are going to scream from the rooftops maindawg Jul 2013 #43
or should I say, 'Z - mas.... maindawg Jul 2013 #44
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