Unfortunately, the justice system works very hard to make nullification seem like a non-option and to only select jurors that agree that it isn’t viable.
It’s a problematic concept, and based on current selection rules it’s probably for the best. It got used more to get people off for lynching than anything.
Unfortunately, the justice system works very hard to make nullification seem like a non-option and to only select jurors that agree that it isn’t viable.
It’s a problematic concept, and based on current selection rules it’s probably for the best. It got used more to get people off for lynching than anything.
And that’s why if you’re selected as a juror you shut your mouth about jury nullification.