Old Man's Corners

[Hamartia Antidote]

damnit!! Whatever happened to the good ole' days of the all white jury letting people off just when you need it?

 

[Davey Crockett]

damnit!! Whatever happened to the good ole' days of the all white jury letting people off just when you need it?

Jury nullification.

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Thread 'Jury Nullification'

Feb 17, 2025

Jury nullification is when a jury votes "not guilty" even though they believe the defendant broke the law. This can happen when jurors disagree with the law, the punishment, or the application of the law in a particular case.
How it works
Jurors use their own sense of justice to decide not to convict
They may want to send a message about a larger social issue
They may believe the law is unjust, overly harsh, or improperly applied
Legality
Jury nullification is not an officially sanctioned legal right
Courts don't usually instruct jurors on their ability to nullify
Some judges may...

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