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A 2016 study in the Journal of the American Medical Association compared homicide rates in Florida following the passage of its "stand your ground" self-defense law to the rates in four control states, New Jersey, New York, Ohio and Virginia, which have no similar laws. It found that the law was associated with a 24.4% increase in homicide and ...
The "stand your ground" self-defense law has been in effect in Florida for over six years. The law is now associated with over 700 deaths.
The new law shifts the burden of proof in pretrial hearings to prosecutors, rather than defendants. Florida governor signs bolstered 'stand your ground' law Skip to main content
The shooting has renewed attention to Florida’s controversial “stand your ground” law. Advocates call for abolishing ‘stand your ground’ laws after Ajike Owens's death Skip to main content
In 2017, a judge ruled that Reeves could not take shelter under the Florida's Stand Your Ground law, [11] a decision that would later be overturned on appeal, [12] leaving the determination of self-defense to the jury. Tampa defense attorney Richard Escobar referred to the case as "the largest self-defense case ever in Florida". [13]
In closing arguments at the first trial, Dunn’s defense lawyer cited the language of Florida's stand-your-ground law. [26] On February 15, 2014, after more than 30 hours of deliberation, the jury found Dunn guilty on the three counts of attempted murder.
"Florida's Stand Your Ground law has created a culture of impunity where communities of color are disproportionately affected," said one congressman.
As of October 1, 2005, Florida became a "No Duty to Retreat" (i.e., Stand Your Ground) state. Florida Castle Doctrine law establishes that law-abiding residents and visitors may legally presume the threat of bodily harm or death from anyone who breaks into a residence or occupied vehicle and may use defensive force, including deadly force ...