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Since knowledge of jury nullification is far from widespread, and any mention of it during a trial would likely lead to an immediate mistrial, I think he is cor
by jancona 17y ago
Since knowledge of jury nullification is far from widespread, and any mention of it during a trial would likely lead to an immediate mistrial, I think he is correct not to begrudge the jury their verdict.
- AngryParsley 17y agoI understand why the jury reached their verdict, but that doesn't change the fact that their ignorance harmed someone. Ironically, "Ignorance of the law is no excuse." is something I agree with in this case.
- rdtsc 17y agoIgnorance only benefits the powerful. The judicial system can and will keep jurors ignorant about this, while a defendants cannot claim "ignorance of the law" as a defense in their case.
- jrockway 17y agoIt's strange. I remember jury nullification from my Constitution class, which is required to get a high school diploma in the US. Actually, it may have been required to graduate from middle school. Do people really forget stuff like this?