Jury Duty and Nullfication

katie443
Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:01:25 +0000

OP you gave this explanation of jury nullification, saying you will consider the facts and evidence and judge accordingly, but you may not convict if the law is unjust or something.

"I strongly believe in jury nullification and believe I am ethically and morally
bound to uphold such, given the tyrannical and oppressive nature of our
government, especially our judicial branch. I tell the court this to its own
convenience, I will consider all facts and evidence and judge accordingly.
Though I do uphold my right to judge the laws at hand. "

However, you then state unequivocally that you could “never give a guilty verdict, never”.

That isn’t jury nullification. People that believe in jury nullification don’t automatically refuse to give a guilty verdict. But that’s what you’re saying.

Do you know what you are talking about? Shouldn’t you have your terms straight if you are such a conscientious objector to jury service?

Maybe the judge can put you on a civil case. So I wouldn’t count on this speech getting you out of jury duty, if that’s your goal.