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**Frank Ettin** · February 21, 2012, 07:33 PM

We're starting to get into the realm of fruitless speculations.

[1] We have very few details. We only have a general idea, based on news media accounts of what happened.

[2] In assessing legal liability and culpability, details frequently matter a great deal.

[3] And Zambrana's legal liability will decided based on Florida law.

[4] I have no doubt that Mr. Zambrana can be held legally responsible in some way. But whether it will only be a matter of civil liability or criminal charges will be brought and sustained remains to be seen.

February 21, 2012, 07:33 PM	#125
Frank Ettin Staff Join Date: November 23, 2005 Location: California - San Francisco Posts: 9,471	We're starting to get into the realm of fruitless speculations. [1] We have very few details. We only have a general idea, based on news media accounts of what happened. [2] In assessing legal liability and culpability, details frequently matter a great deal. [3] And Zambrana's legal liability will decided based on Florida law. [4] I have no doubt that Mr. Zambrana can be held legally responsible in some way. But whether it will only be a matter of civil liability or criminal charges will be brought and sustained remains to be seen.