What's your view on jury nullification? [View all]

[Nye Bevan]

By which I mean, when a juror deviates from the jury instructions supplied by the judge and instead applies their own conscience. For example, someone using medical marijuana might be technically guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, but a juror could nonetheless vote to acquit if they believe that the law is unjust. Or a juror might believe someone is guilty of murder, but lacking reasonable doubt per the jury instructions, might vote to convict anyway.

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	I always oppose jury nullification. The judge's instructions to the jury should always be followed to the letter.
	2 (18%)
	I support jury nullification in certain circumstances when used to acquit a defendant, but not to convict a defendant.
	8 (73%)
	I support jury nullification in certain circumstances both to acquit a defendant AND to convict a defendant.
	1 (9%)
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