[CMANN]

Originally Posted by buggyone

No matter what the outcome of the trial is, Zimmerman's life will never be the same as before. IF the verdict is guilty, he goes to prison. IF the verdict is not guilty, Martin's family will go after him in a civil suit possibly taking all current and future earnings.

there is the part that you do not understand. Stand your ground would prevent anybody from suing him. That's the purpose of stand your ground. To protect the defender if he was justified.

[CMANN]

Originally Posted by buggyone

It is the family's right to file a civil suit after the criminal action and those are for wrongful death cause and usually asks for large sums of money. The case is decided on a preponderacne of the evidence and not beyond the shadow of doubt as in a criminal case.

Not saying the Martin family would prevail but chances are the civil suit would be forthcoming if a not guilty criminal case happens.

again, if Zimmerman is found to have been justified nobody can sue him. Stand Your Ground.

[CMANN]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

Anyone can sue anyone at any time for any reason. Zimmerman appears to be judgment proof since he apparently has few assets, if any. He is no O.J. in the asset department as well as possibly (or probably) in culpability. The Martin family stands to profit most on martyring Martin as they seem to be attempting to do. Sorry for the pun.

one more time, if justified in shooting Martin Zimmerman is protected from lawsuits thanks to stand your ground.

[Advogado]

Originally Posted by CMANN

one more time, if justified in shooting Martin Zimmerman is protected from lawsuits thanks to stand your ground.

I would be almost willing to bet that, despite the lawsuit protection in stand-your-ground, some inventive plaintiffs' lawyer will find a basis to sue Zimmerman (e.g., federal civil rights violation). Will the plaintiffs win? I doubt it, based on the information currently available.

[DaleMN]

Don't know if they can sue or not...but remember OJ was acquitted of double murder and lost the following civil suit. So being acquitted does not necessarily bode well for winning civil suit too.

[CMANN]

Originally Posted by Advogado

I would be almost willing to bet that, despite the lawsuit protection in stand-your-ground, some inventive plaintiffs' lawyer will find a basis to sue Zimmerman (e.g., federal civil rights violation). Will the plaintiffs win? I doubt it, based on the information currently available.

the Justice Department are starting to believe it is racist will be investigating Zimmerman for civil rights violations. Based on their actions in the past I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if they manage to dream some up. It seems to be their policy only go after white folk. I hope this is not true.

[DaleMN]

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