One, you're quoting from an attorney website not the Court itself. The website cites no cases and is saying exactly what I have said.
Your Florida lawyer's website:
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The defendant must present some evidence supporting an affirmative defense before the Court will grant a jury instruction on that defense. If the defendant presents evidence to support the instruction, then the jury will be instructed on the law as to that defense and will consider the defense during their deliberations.
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The Florida Court:
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In order to establish a prima facie case of self-defense, the defendant does not have to testify at trial; his or her statement to the police admitted into evidence may be sufficient.
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If there is any conflict, guess which wins. Here, GZ's statement to the police is in evidence and it clearly establishes
prima facia claim of self-defense such that the jury will be instructed as previously stated.
Admit it, you're just being intentionally obtuse at this point.