WebApr 4, 2014 · - The Florida Senate on Thursday approved the so-called warning shot bill, moving to significantly revise the state's self-defense laws for the first time since the … WebSep 26, 2013 · By Bill Cotterell TALLAHASSEE, Florida (Reuters) - A woman sentenced to 20 years in prison after firing a "warning shot" during an argument with her abusive husband won a new trial on Thursday in a case under Florida's controversial self-defense law. A state appeals court ruled that Marissa Alexander, 32, deserved a new trial …
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WebJun 21, 2014 · The Florida Times-Union, Bob Mack/AP Photo. June 21, 2014 -- An update of Florida's controversial "Stand Your Ground" law allows Floridians who threaten to use … WebDec 22, 2013 · A new bill proposed by legislators in Florida would make it legal to brandish under certain circumstances, as well as fire warning shots to stop a crime. We’re torn as to the safety of the latter law to bystanders. An act relating to defense of life, home, and property; creating s. 776.001, F.S.; providing legislative finding and intent ... early voting tift county
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Web2011 Florida Statutes. CRIMES. Chapter 810 BURGLARY AND TRESPASS Entire Chapter. SECTION 09. Trespass on property other than structure or conveyance. 810.09 Trespass on property other than structure or conveyance.—. (1) (a) A person who, without being authorized, licensed, or invited, willfully enters upon or remains in any property … WebAccording to one source, Alexander had fired the warning shot because of Florida's stand-your-ground law, a law that allows self-defense, such as lethal force, in life … WebJul 28, 2014 · Florida enacted a law to encourage and make “warning” shots (those intended to instill fear and obtain immediate compliance, but taken in a way so as to be harmless to any person) legal. WRONG: The law changes were not directed at “warning” shots. They were intended to clarify that threatening the use of force in defense of … early voting tijeras nm