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Upon reading a bit about it, I think Jury Nullification can go both ways. It can protect the defendant from unjust laws, but at the same time there is also the potential for abuse.
Could you please elaborate?but at the same time there is also the potential for abuse.
I agree it is part of the checks and balances built into our system, providing an essential check against potentially tyrannical government.Yes. It is the second to last line of defense against a tyrannical government.
Edit: ...anyone really surprised that I'm the first post to respond to this question? lol
I agree it is part of the checks and balances built into our system, providing an essential check against potentially tyrannical government.
BTW - Kal'Stang, You said 2nd to last. What is the last? (I'm going to guess pardon??)
I'm fine with it. If 12 (mostly) random people think that someone who is technically guilty should go free because the law is unjust, it's probably a pretty decent indicator of the way the American public in general feels about it, and a sign that the law in question needs to be re-examined.
If you ever want to get out of jury duty, wear a shirt that references nullification. you stand zero chance of being selected.
Could you please elaborate?
Could you please elaborate?
Thank you both for the elaboration.Think "To Kill a Mockingbird."
Thank you both for the elaboration.
If it is allowable. Then it is allowable.
Only takes one.
That's why you have to lie before you could do it, which is another reason why I'm against it.This is very true. Judges and prosecutors now a days HATE jury nullification. So to those that ever think that they may need to use jury nullification never ever give a hint that you even know about it. Otherwise you will get booted from jury duty.
Just in certain circumstances?I'm not against jury nullification and I think it has its proper place - all i'm saying is that there are both pros and cons.
Just in certain circumstances?
But for that to happen - Make it illegal for a murder charge. The gov would have to allow it's use. And I do not see that happening.
If laws are unjust change the laws. I'm not a fan of nullification or allowing a small group of individuals change the law.
Yes...in some circumstances laws should be changed...but nullification was also used in the south to let off murderers that killed civil rights protestors.