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Re: jury nullification, jury veto, jury pardon



In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
(Merlin) wrote:
>
>        Also,  it is not nullification for a jury to acquit when, in
>        accordance with their instructions,  they do not find that the
>        accused has committed the acts constituting the offense charged,
>        or that the elements of an allowed defense, such as self-defense,
>        are met.   Such an acquittal would not be nullification of law by
>        the jury, but commendable obediance to it.

I knew Scout's not understanding wasn't due to my poor explanation.  I
knew most people out there understood the concept!



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