Even if the defendant is on camera and appears to commit the crime; if the defendant admitted to committing the crime; if the defendant shook your hand and said, “send me to prison, I’m guilty” — you simply decide that you did not see sufficient evidence that the defendant is guilty.

The moment you talk about jury nullification, you will be removed from the jury and/or cause a mistrial.

Just a friendly tip to those who want to serve their civic duty!

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[–] sexywheat@hexbear.net 14 points 1 week ago (2 children)

so ... when do you actually use jury nullification if you can't ever actually say those words?

Or do you just acquit them by saying insufficient evidence, as you mentioned?

[–] S4GU4R0@lemm.ee 15 points 1 week ago

Option 2. Option 1 is like the cartoon character who monologues instead of taking action and gets interrupted as the butt of the joke.

[–] stink@lemmygrad.ml 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I think you say "while we agree they broke the law, we do not agree with the law itself"

[–] john_browns_beard@hexbear.net 11 points 1 week ago

You do not say this. You just say that you do not believe there is enough evidence and stand firm.