Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
 

friendly_iconoclast

(15,333 posts)
8. "(Y)ou just have to look for it." No, I don't- as it was *your* claim to prove, not mine.
Thu Mar 16, 2017, 05:32 PM
Mar 2017

And the one case you did cite, SYG was not invoked and was instead found to be self-defense.
From the link you provided:

"While tragic, to the extent that Jamonta Miles' life was taken, under the circumstances there was no culpability," Webre added.

Thomas "was indeed minding his own business before he did something that, under law, was in his rights," Webre said of Thomas' efforts to protect himself.
Webre said the SUV doors were still open as the teens fled and they had only driven a short distance when Thomas shot them. Webre also said Thomas's fear was likely heightened because of the number of people who approached him, the late hour, and the fact that he did not know them.
"As far as Mr. Thomas knows, they're going to stop in 5 feet and jump out with a gun," he said.
Still, Webre expressed his condolences to Miles' family.
"This case is a senseless tragedy that has taken the life of a young person who, along with his peers, engaged in some foolish behaviors that escalated into an unforeseen tragedy," he said. "They were pretending to be a gang, making challenges on Facebook and trying to establish a street ‘rep.' ... I don't think any of these young men in their wildest imaginations thought that their criminal activity would lead to the death of their friend. It illustrates how these things can escalate."
States that don't have stand your ground louis-t Mar 2017 #1
"Just another excuse to murder people." Who has been murdered, and when? friendly_iconoclast Mar 2017 #2
Pretty hard to determine when one of the victims/perps louis-t Mar 2017 #3
Well then, do you have at least one example of a shooting you found questionable? friendly_iconoclast Mar 2017 #4
Zimmerman considered it but his attorneys talked him out of it. louis-t Mar 2017 #5
no there isn't gejohnston Mar 2017 #13
It is not an honest question. louis-t Mar 2017 #16
self defense is not a crime gejohnston Mar 2017 #18
You people are delusional. louis-t Mar 2017 #19
not at all gejohnston Mar 2017 #20
There's a lot of material on this. louis-t Mar 2017 #6
SYG simply means no duty to retreat gejohnston Mar 2017 #12
And by the way, a lot of these cases never go to trial. louis-t Mar 2017 #7
"(Y)ou just have to look for it." No, I don't- as it was *your* claim to prove, not mine. friendly_iconoclast Mar 2017 #8
Uh, "they're going to stop in 5 feet and jump out with a gun" louis-t Mar 2017 #9
No, that was held to be self-defense, which applied *before* SYG in Louisiana friendly_iconoclast Mar 2017 #11
Play stupid games, win stupid prizes n/t discntnt_irny_srcsm Mar 2017 #10
Stand your ground wasn't intended to reduce violent crime. pablo_marmol Mar 2017 #14
key syg findings wrt firearms jimmy the one Mar 2017 #15
Let's distinguish between "increases in homicide by firearm" louis-t Mar 2017 #17
Homicide doesn't necessarily indicate crime. There are many homicides that are not criminal. Blue_Warrior Mar 2017 #21
Homicide: discntnt_irny_srcsm Mar 2017 #22
Latest Discussions»Issue Forums»Gun Control & RKBA»Did Florida's stand your ...»Reply #8