One of the last resorts in resisting oppressive government is to flat out refuse to convict a person who is obviously "guilty" of breaking their laws. Every juror has the right to vote his conscience. If the law is evil, oppressive, unconstitutional, or violates individual liberty, then the defendant should be released. At one time juries were routinely informed that they have the right to judge both the facts and the law.
We need to understand this and spread the knowledge.
Here's one of the better summary videos I've seen.
A Layman's Guide to Jury Nullification:
[video=youtube;mxYUr6CNopQ]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxYUr6CNopQ[/video]
Jurors' Handbook: A Citizens Guide to Jury Duty
Jury Nullification: What lawyers and judges won't tell you about juries
Famous examples of Jury Nullification throughout history:
Examples of Jury Nullification Throughout History
Join the Fully Informed Jury Association
www.fija.org
Fully Informed Jury Association | Facebook
We need to understand this and spread the knowledge.
Here's one of the better summary videos I've seen.
A Layman's Guide to Jury Nullification:
[video=youtube;mxYUr6CNopQ]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxYUr6CNopQ[/video]
Jurors' Handbook: A Citizens Guide to Jury Duty
Jury Nullification: What lawyers and judges won't tell you about juries
Famous examples of Jury Nullification throughout history:
Examples of Jury Nullification Throughout History
Join the Fully Informed Jury Association
www.fija.org
Fully Informed Jury Association | Facebook