Posts Tagged ‘Use of Force’
221) What’s the Difference between Self Defense & Stand Your Ground? Michael Haber Miami Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “What is the Difference between Self-Defense & SYG?” There are three main differences between self-defense and Stand Your Ground: 1) SYG is decided by a Judge and self-defense is determined by a jury. 2) SYU…
Read More220) What is Self Defense? ~ Michael A Haber, Miami Criminal Defense Lawyer, DUI BUI Attorney
Thank you for asking me “What is Self-Defense?” Unlike Stand Your Ground, which is a motion seeking immunity from prosecution, self-defense is an affirmative defense to a crime and can only be used during a trial. At trial you must…
Read More219) What is “Reasonable Force” under Stand Your Ground? ~ Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “What is “Reasonable Force” under Stand Your Ground / SYG” The question isn’t “what is reasonable force”; the question is “would a reasonable person who was standing in your shoes at that time, facing what…
Read More218) Can you use Stand Your Ground in any Criminal Case? ~ Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Lawyer
Thank you for asking me “Can you use Stand Your Ground in any Criminal Case?” No. Stand Your Ground only applies to cases where you did not retreat and where you had to use force to defend yourself, to defend…
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