BBC News - Stand Your Ground: Four case studies: "The death of Trayvon Martin has thrown a spotlight on Florida's controversial Stand Your Ground law, which grants individuals wide latitude to use deadly force if they feel seriously in danger.
The provision is backed by America's powerful gun lobby, but critics say it creates a Wild West legal environment in which people can kill one another without fear of prosecution.
With George Zimmerman facing a second-degree murder charge over the 17-year-old's fatal shooting, what are the chances of a conviction?
Here are four previous cases in Florida where killers were freed after citing Stand Your Ground:"
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Sunday, April 15, 2012
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