But Martin was committing a "forcible felony" (aggravated assault)
when he was shot. A bystander could have legally shot him, in the
back.
776.012 Use of force in defense of person.?A person is justified in
using force, except deadly force, against another when and to the
extent that the person reasonably believes that such conduct is
necessary to defend himself or herself or another against the other?s
imminent use of unlawful force. However, a person is justified in the
use of deadly force and does not have a duty to retreat if:
(1) He or she reasonably believes that such force is necessary to
prevent imminent death or great bodily harm to himself or herself or
another or to prevent the imminent commission of a forcible felony
What was Martin arrested for again?
Even if he was arrested, the records would most likely be sealed as he was
a minor.
Which...
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