Florida "Stand Your Ground" Laws Benefit.........Blacks?

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  • Mr KLC
    BARRELED IN @ SBR!
    • 12-19-07
    • 31097

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    Florida "Stand Your Ground" Laws Benefit.........Blacks?


    Key statistical points from this article:

    "Black Floridians have made about a third of the state’s total “Stand Your Ground” claims in homicide cases, a rate nearly double the black percentage of Florida’s population. The majority of those claims have been successful, a success rate that exceeds that for Florida whites."

    "One hundred thirty three people in the state of Florida have used a “Stand Your Ground” defense. Of these claims, 73 were considered “justified” (55 percent), while 39 resulted in criminal convictions and 21 cases are still pending."

    "Forty four African Americans in the state of Florida have claimed a “Stand Your Ground” defense. Of these claims, 24 were considered “justified” (55 percent), while 11 resulted in convictions and nine cases are still pending."

    Of the 76 white people who have used the defense, 40 were considered “justified” (less than 53 percent), while 25 were convicted and 11 cases are still pending.
  • infamousbacardi
    SBR MVP
    • 03-16-08
    • 4556

    #2
    The crazy thing about this "Stand Your Ground" legal debate is that Zimmerman didn't even argue this in his self-defense claim...
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    • rkelly110
      BARRELED IN @ SBR!
      • 10-05-09
      • 39691

      #3
      With most of the shootings being black on black, I would say yes, it does benefit them.

      The question is, how many of those in the article were away from the home and/ or had a concealed
      weapons permit? You can non conceal a weapon, but you'd be asking for trouble.
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