Should Zimmerman avoid a SYG hearing?



 

Given all the evidence that is come out in the Trayvon Martin case, does it make sense for Zimmerman to request a Stand Your Ground hearing?  MSNBC asked former US State Attorney Kendall Coffey that very question in a recent video. 

 

Essentially, under the SYG statute, if the defense can prove that George Zimmerman acted in self defense then the entire case could be thrown out.  However, he would also have to take the stand which, if the SYG case failed, means that that testimony could be used in a future trial. 

 

According to Kendall Coffey, it “seems like an obvious thing to do but in a stand your ground hearing, the defense has to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that they can prove self-defense.”

 

While in a trial, in front of a jury, the defense simply has to create reasonable doubt.  Which one should they use?

 

“Some defense strategies say hold back, keep ammunition dry and keep it for the jury.

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