The morning news on Saturday, August 23 presented a headline,
Florida gun owner who claimed self-defense convicted in 'Stand Your Ground' case
The key information in the article is in the third paragraph:
I am posting this to prompt discussion on the nuances and requirements of SYG, in FL or elsewhere.
(BTW, here in Arkansas we have a Duty to Retreat; there is no SYG protection in the law.)
Florida gun owner who claimed self-defense convicted in 'Stand Your Ground' case
The key information in the article is in the third paragraph:
"In surveillance video played for the jury, McGlockton is seen emerging from the store and shoving Drejka to the ground. Seconds later, Drejka pulls out Glock .40-caliber handgun and shoots McGlockton, 28, as he turned away." (emphasis added)
I think the fact that McGLockton was turning away and moving away from the Drejka made it easy for the jury to decide that Drejka was not protected by the Stand Your Ground law, even though it was McGlocton, not Drejka, who initiated the confrontation. Drejka may have claimed SYG as a defense, but this did not meet the requirements of the law.I am posting this to prompt discussion on the nuances and requirements of SYG, in FL or elsewhere.
(BTW, here in Arkansas we have a Duty to Retreat; there is no SYG protection in the law.)