[P-Marlowe]

Juries have the right to ignore the directions of the court and to find a person who may be factually guilty of a crime "not guilty" because in their own hearts they either do not believe he should be punished for that crime or they believe that the law is not proper or just or right.

The Jury is the final determiner of the law and juries have an intrinsic right to determine that a law ought not to be enforced by finding a person who has violated that law to be not guilty.

[marstegreg]

Thanks! I had no idea that the jury wielded more power than the judge. If the judge disagrees can he override the jury, or is it a done deal.

[runninglips]

Juries have the right to ignore the directions of the court and to find a person who may be factually guilty of a crime "not guilty" because in their own hearts they either do not believe he should be punished for that crime or they believe that the law is not proper or just or right. The Jury is the final determiner of the law and juries have an intrinsic right to determine that a law ought not to be enforced by finding a person who has violated that law to be not guilty.

It would seem to be worthwhile to protest outside courthouses every single working day, with signs imploring juror to weigh the laws application. It would only take maybe 10 people per court jurisdiction, to do this year around. It would make a huge difference.