The website managed by the Mark O’Mara Law Firm confirms the defense strategy will include preparing for a “Stand Your Ground” (SYG) hearing.
THERE WILL BE A “STAND YOUR GROUND” HEARING IN THE GEORGE ZIMMERMAN CASE
ON 09 AUGUST 2012. – Since the beginning, there has been a rush to judgement in the case against George Zimmerman. Since the first day of his involvement, Mr. O’Mara has emphasized that people should be patient and wait for the evidence to be released before forming opinions about the case.
Now that the State has released the majority of their discovery, the defense asserts that there is clear support for a strong claim of self-defense. Consistent with this claim of self-defense, there will be a “Stand Your Ground” hearing.
In the case against George Zimmerman, a “Stand Your Ground” hearing will essentially be a mini-trial. Most of the arguments, witnesses, experts, and evidence that the defense would muster in a criminal trial will be presented in the “Stand Your Ground” hearing.
A finding in Zimmerman’s favor would end the criminal case against him, as well as immunizing him from civil action. The law allows people to use deadly force, rather than retreat, if they believe their lives are in danger.