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Anarchists' law (Original Post)
Major Nikon
Feb 2014
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Prosecutors craft their Voir Dire questions to catch people who would do that.
AtheistCrusader
Feb 2014
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blackspade
(10,056 posts)1. So just avoid talking about nullification.
Just state that you think the charges are stupid and acquit.
AtheistCrusader
(33,982 posts)3. Prosecutors craft their Voir Dire questions to catch people who would do that.
So, you're on shaky ground if the judge demands to know why you said not guilty/and you answer honestly.
First juror sent home, last time I was called.
blackspade
(10,056 posts)5. I would definitely be sent home if it was a pot charge.
Other stuff, it would depend.
fasttense
(17,301 posts)2. That what happened in this country with abortion in the 60s and early 70s
When prosecutors took cases to court, usually doctors helping out young women who did not want babies, juries refused to convict doctors despite the evidence. And they hardly ever convicted young women.
imthevicar
(811 posts)4. I was told Once By a Friend with Legal expertise.
That since the Judge and Prosecutor will not tell you about Jury Nullification it not in you obligation to tell them you Know About it. And If Asked Lie. What do they Know.