Source: http://www.elisabethepps.com/gz-murder-vs-manslaughter/
Timestamp: 2019-04-23 16:25:32+00:00

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First Degree murder (premeditated; capital felony) [§ 782.04(1)].
Second Degree (“depraved mind” murder; 1° felony) [§ 782.04(2)].
Second degree (felony murder, i.e. aggravated stalking; 1° felony) [§ §782.04(3)].
Third degree (2° felony) [§ 782.04(4)].
Manslaughter (“culpable negligence”; 2° felony) [§ 782.07(1)].
Vehicular homicide (1°/2° felony) [§ 782.071].
In addition to possible addition of the discretionary homicide lesser of third degree felony murder, Zimmerman could also face non-homicide lessers, i.e. culpable negligence, aggravated battery, aggravated assault, battery, and/or assault.
NOT GUILTY. Acquitted of all possible charges.
Second degree (depraved mind) murder § 782.04(2) [JURY INSTRUCTION].
Manslaughter § 782.07(1) [JURY INSTRUCTION].
NOTE: Whether M-2 or MS, expect Firearms Enhancement: Possession of a Firearm and Discharge Causing Death. § 775.087(2) [JURY INSTRUCTION].
Third degree (felony) murder § 782.04(4) [JURY INSTRUCTION].
Culpable negligence § 784.05 [JURY INSTRUCTION].
Aggravated battery § 784.045 [JURY INSTRUCTION].
Aggravated assault § 784.021 [JURY INSTRUCTION].
Battery § 784.03 [JURY INSTRUCTION].
Assault § 784.011 [JURY INSTRUCTION].
Florida Criminal Law Penalties, via Florida Legislature.
George Zimmerman’s 10-20-Life Problem, excellent analysis of penalties GZ faces.
Ha! I like the sound of my own voice and don’t know what else to do with my over-priced law degree. Is that enough? (I kid, I kid… kinda 😉 Serious note: thanks for your blog. I’d scoured the web for a recap of GZ penalty options and yours was by far the best recap I found. Many thanks.
But these three words: You write brilliantly.
For murder 2, I underatand to convicet the jury must find guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. If they have a reasonable doubt that he committed murder, how can they then convict of manslaughter and what impact does GZ’s self-defense claim have on that charge. I guess I just want to know, how can you be convicted of manslaughter but not murder?
This case was indeed a true tragedy. You have done an excellent job in describing the FACTS around this case. Thank you for the information. I wish you had a voice on TV rather than listening to the agenda driven talking heads who either really don’t get understand or don’t want their audience to understand the reality of this case.The case is being used as a platform for the hidden agendas of others. That is a the real travesty of justice IMHO. One question, I am assuming that since they acquitted Zimmerman that they did indeed consider the lesser charge of manslaughter but did not feel the standard for conviction was met. Is that assumption correct in your opinion?
…I am assuming that since they acquitted Zimmerman that they did indeed consider the lesser charge of manslaughter but did not feel the standard for conviction was met. Is that assumption correct in your opinion?
We have a suggestion that the jury considered manslaughter (based on the jury question asking for a clarification on manslaughter late Saturday night), but until/unless the jury speaks- it’s anyone’s guess whether they accepted the Defense’s claim of self-defense being affirmative defense to both Murder-2 and Manslaughter, or not. I hope that makes sense- if not, let me know?

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