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It is a part of the jury's power, but more as a side-effect of other decisions. The criminal justice system _does not think_ jury nullification is a legitimate
by ncallaway 9y ago
It is a part of the jury's power, but more as a side-effect of other decisions.
The criminal justice system _does not think_ jury nullification is a legitimate use of the powers of a juror. Rather, the criminal justice system more views it as something of an unfortunate trade-off.
- gowld 9y agoJuries (And indirectly, the Supreme Court) are the only part of the criminal justice system in the US Constitution. Juries are the core of the system. Everything else is minor details.
- TheCoelacanth 9y agoThe Constitution and centuries of common law tradition thinks it is a legitimate use of the powers of a juror. Since those are the ultimate source of law in this country, the criminal justice system is wrong.
- s73v3r_ 9y agoThe Constitution is not the one making the decision on who is sitting on any particular jury.