Jury Nullification

Kevin Robert Dean qualiall at union.org.za
Wed Sep 25 20:49:20 PDT 2002


http://www.sltrib.com/09232002/nation_w/510.htm

PIERRE, S.D. -- A measure on the South Dakota ballot this November would allow defendants to tell juries they can disregard a law if they don't like it -- a prospect that has the legal profession aghast.

Amendment A would let people accused of crimes argue that a law should not apply to their circumstances or that is has no merit. The practice is known as jury nullification....ect.... --- Sent from UnionMail Service [http://mail.union.org.za]



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