Meaning jury nullification
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jury nullification


situation where a jury excuses a defendant despite facts against that defendant.
Source: nationalgeographic.org

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jury nullification


A decision by the jury to acquit a defendant who has violated a law that the jury believes is unjust or wrong. Jury nullification has always been an option for juries in England and the United States, [..]
Source: nolo.com

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It can occur when the members of the jury believe that to find the defendant guilty would be unfair or unjust or would demand a sentence, which the jurors do not wish to be associated with e.g. death [..]
Source: psychologydictionary.org

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jury nullification


the acquitting of a defendant by a jury in disregard of the judge's instructions and contrary to the jury's findings of fact NOTE: Jury nullification is most likely to occur when a jury is . [..]
Source: dictionary.findlaw.com

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Jury nullification  occurs when a jury returns a verdict of "Not Guilty" despite its belief that the defendant is guilty of the violation charged.  The jury in effect nullifies a law that it [..]
Source: definitions.uslegal.com




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