Jury nullification acknowledges that while the public trusts jurors to resolve the facts and apply the law in a given case, they also expect them to _______

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Jury nullification occurs when jurors choose not to convict a defendant despite evidence of guilt, often because they believe the law is unjust or inappropriately applied. This reflects the jurors acting as the conscience of the community, rather than strictly adhering to the letter of the law.

Jury Nullification Acknowledges That While the Public Trusts Jurors to Resolve