The shooting death of Trayvon Martin and the subsequent acquittal of George Zimmerman remain among the most widely discussed events in modern Florida criminal law. More than a decade later, the case still shapes public understanding of self-defense, justifiable use of force, and Florida’s Stand Your Ground law. But despite how often the case is referenced, the legal framework is frequently misunderstood. The Zimmerman prosecution did not simply present a generic “Stand Your G

The highly publicized trial of Kouri Richins concluded with a guilty verdict, bringing national attention to a case that combined financial motive, forensic evidence, and strategic prosecution.