Rep Dennis Baxley Archive

Trayvon Martin's alleged attacker not covered under law I wrote

Published March 21, 2012

As the prime sponsor of the "Stand Your Ground" legislation in the Florida House, I'd like to clarify that this law does not seem to be applicable to the tragedy that resulted in Trayvon Martin's death. There is nothing in the "castle doctrine" as found in Florida statutes that authenticates or provides for the opportunity to pursue and confront individuals