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Florida legislature's attempt to repeal "Stand Your Ground" Law fails.

This week, the legislature's latest attempt to repeal Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law failed.  This means that a person does not have a duty to retreat if attacked.  The proposed bill was soundly defeated by a vote of 11-2.  This law has been the subject of protests and media coverage ever since the George Zimmerman/Trayvon...

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Rules of sequestration, does it apply to alleged victim's family?

The George Zimmerman case may be over soon.  The prosecution has rested their case, so now the defense may present evidence if they wish. Normally in a criminal trial, the attorneys will invoke the "Rule of Sequestration" that prevents witnesses from being present in the court room when another witness is testifying.  It also prevents...

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