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Originally Posted by sharonga
Coming from New York, we don't have "stand your ground" laws. Sounds pretty ridiculous to me. Anyone can feel threatened by a look. Can someone tell me why the jury has 6 people on it. I always thought juries were made up of 12.
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Feeling threatened by a look is NOT grounds for a stand your ground defense. I am not a lawyer but it is my interpretation that your life has to be in jeopardy!
This could mean a gun, knife, bat, etc. or someone beating the hell out of you and not stopping.
NO, I did not put this in there because of the case.