Joe, do you mind commenting on The Stand Your Ground defense and the likelihood of Zimmerman requesting it once closing statements are made?
Its seems that the defense only waived their right to a Stand Your Ground pretrial because they didn't want to show the prosecution (or the media) what their defense was. Perhaps they were also concerned of losing the pretrial and having that ruling potentially influence would be jurors.
The following article notes:
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The "Stand Your Ground" law allows the use of deadly force as long as the defendant can prove the following factors:- Are not engaged in an unlawful activity.
- Are being attacked in a place you have a right to be.
- Reasonably believe that your life and safety is in danger as a result of an overt act or perceived threat committed by someone else toward you.
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No 'Stand Your Ground' for Zimmerman... yet | HLNtv.com
In your unbiased legal opinion and with regards only the specific and exact facts know to us thus far, do you think Zimmerman has a reasonable chance to prove all of the above factors? Would it be right to assume that his legal team will likely try to prove these factors in conjunction with their defense?