COURT FINALLY OVERTURNS MARISSA ALEXANDER’S 20 YEAR SENTENCE.

[Lurks Often]

395. I don't necessarily disagree with you

I can completely understand that your unfortunate experiences in the past have led you to a certain view on this subject and a justifiable inclination to take the side of the victim, but I also think it makes you less then objective.

Aside from the mandatory minimums, the laws in regarding the use of a firearm in self defense (which is not the same as SYG) in Florida aren't much different in the rest of the country.

I've tried explaining why she was found guilty and I even linked to a column regarding this by a lawyer who specializes in self defense law who explained why she was found guilty and who explains it better then I can.

Even domestic violence victims are subject to the laws of the state they live in and under the law, Alexander committed a crime. Because she is entitled to a fair trial and since the jury was given improper instructions, she will get a re-trial. I would caution you to not get your hopes up about the re-trial, unless the jury instructions fundamentally changed the jury's thought process, it is likely that Alexander will be found guilty, based on the facts and evidence.

It was good that we were able to discuss as adults, far too many discussions here end up with name calling, but I also think we are covering the same things as we have previously, with neither of us changing our position.