Limnophile
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Frank,
Correct. An immunity provision is better than no immunity provision, but in most cases an immunity provision and a bus token will get you a bus ride.
I'm operating from memory, but I think WA does provide for this. But, I have the impression that most judges believe most attorneys overcharge their clients. As such, I doubt one would be fully reimbursed for one's criminal defense expenses.
I recall the Martin family legal team threatening a suit and Zimmerman's attorney pointing to the law, but you make a good point in that Zimmerman is obviously not a deep pocket. On the other hand, I think progressives would have eagerly funded a technically viable (as opposed to financially viable) civil suit, if only to prove Zimmerman virtually guilty by finding him liable for a wrongful death, ala OJ. FL's civil immunity may have spared Zimmerman more time in a courtroom. Of course, the Martin lawyers may have cringed at the idea of seeing their star witness, Dee Dee, back on the stand.
And so anyone ... who says anything approaching, "No worries, we have an immunity law." is deluding himself. It's not that simple ... .
Correct. An immunity provision is better than no immunity provision, but in most cases an immunity provision and a bus token will get you a bus ride.
No, Florida law does not provide for that.....Was Zimmerman reimbursed for his defense expenses?....
I'm operating from memory, but I think WA does provide for this. But, I have the impression that most judges believe most attorneys overcharge their clients. As such, I doubt one would be fully reimbursed for one's criminal defense expenses.
Most likely the law has nothing to do with it. Most likely the primary reason Zimmerman hasn't been sued is because he has no money.....Has the law kept Trayvon's family from filing a civil suit against him?...
I recall the Martin family legal team threatening a suit and Zimmerman's attorney pointing to the law, but you make a good point in that Zimmerman is obviously not a deep pocket. On the other hand, I think progressives would have eagerly funded a technically viable (as opposed to financially viable) civil suit, if only to prove Zimmerman virtually guilty by finding him liable for a wrongful death, ala OJ. FL's civil immunity may have spared Zimmerman more time in a courtroom. Of course, the Martin lawyers may have cringed at the idea of seeing their star witness, Dee Dee, back on the stand.