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Jury Nullification (en.wikipedia.org)

submitted 3 weeks ago by Olgratin_Magmatoe@lemmy.world to c/wikipedia@lemmy.world

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[–] Gullible@sh.itjust.works 23 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Relatedly, speaking about anything that could disqualify you from a jury on your public social media can make it difficult to experience the inside of a courtroom. Remember to keep it classy online!

[–] Drusas@fedia.io 26 points 3 weeks ago

But it's also important to spread knowledge. Some of us can give up our rights to be a juror so that the rest of the potential juror pool knows their legal options.

And if you are ever asked it when being considered as a jurist, no, you do not know what jury nullification is.

[–] Localhorst86@feddit.org 6 points 2 weeks ago

make it difficult to experience the inside of a courtroom

jury nullification is cool. I am now immune to being trialed!