Re: jury nullification, jury veto, jury pardon

[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Larry) wrote:

>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!


        Nothing wrong with your explanation, Larry, but  milage 
        sometimes varies on the "understanding" part... 

        -Merlin