Those couple lawyers on the jury were put there to watch for a potential juror engaged in jury nullification.
You can bet that if there is a hold out juror, eagle eyed members will be waiting to report that juror to the judge.
They are trying to manipulate the law into guaranteeing a guilty verdict. Whether that is for cover for a stacked jury or for intimidating hold out jurors into trusting the process.
They don’t want any questioning about the process or law or the legal authorities, so they will hammer about making a decision on their version of the law. That is what the juror-lawyers will push.
Jurors have a right to question the legal process, laws, and how that fits with justice.
Good post...thanks.
What’s your gut feeling on the outcome?
I should have added that I see a possible mistrial.