Category: Stand Your Ground
When Does “Stand Your Ground” Protect Defendants from Conviction?
Florida’s “stand your ground” defense has received much attention in recent years due to high-profile shooting cases. This controversial law allows Floridians to “meet force with force - including deadly ...
Expansion of Florida’s Stand Your Ground Law
Florida’s Stand Your Ground law is based on a basic belief that homeowners have a right to defend their home, person, and family from people who come into their residence ...