[supercat]

Under those circunstances I could hope that my case would bring enough glare onto the offending law to have it overturned.

If what seem to be "slam dunk" cases result in acquittals and mistrials because jurors find things "don't smell right", that will tend to attract more notice than a rejected juror sitting in jail for contempt.

[null and void]

I doubt it. The case is over. It's good for one more news cycle, maybe two if it's the silly season, or the alleged perp is an OJ Simpson.

Having a the Judge shake citizen like a pitbull with a two year old keeps it from simply fading from attention.

YMMV...