Almost no one is. For example as a juror, if you don't believe in a law you simply don't vote to convict even if the person is "guilty". Exactly what the Judge tells you not to do.
Almost no one is. For example as a juror, if you don't believe in a law you simply don't vote to convict even if the person is "guilty". Exactly what the Judge tells you not to do.
Even with Jury Nullification, the Judge still has the final call. He can disregard the Jury's finding (Judgment Non Obstante Veredicto); or he can order the jury to find for the defendant a certain way (Directed Verdict). Look it up...
Almost no one is. For example as a juror, if you don't believe in a law you simply don't vote to convict even if the person is "guilty". Exactly what the Judge tells you not to do.
It's called, "jury nullification."
Even with Jury Nullification, the Judge still has the final call. He can disregard the Jury's finding (Judgment Non Obstante Veredicto); or he can order the jury to find for the defendant a certain way (Directed Verdict). Look it up...