Should I Be Normal™ in the chance it would let me nullify an unjust conviction, or simply deliver a communist diatribe during the selection process

  • FishLake@lemmygrad.mlEnglish
    30·
    8 months ago

    Word of warning. NEVER utter the words “jury nullification” during jury selection or while in a jury. If you must you can say things like, “Even if they did abc I don’t think they deserve xyz, because they 123.” Even if you do this though things can end very badly for you so please do further reading away from the geometric bear website.

    Anyway, it on your priorities. If it’s more beneficial to act normal and try to get selected in order to influence the jury, then sure. If not, then try to poison the jury selection process. Again, DO NOT mention jury nullification.

    Are you financially secure enough to take the time to be on a jury?

    Are you actively contributing to other important efforts (organizing, childcare, education, volunteering) that could negatively be impacted my you absence while on a jury?

    Are you confident enough that you can maintain your beliefs throughout the jury process?

    • BigHaas [he/him]@hexbear.netOPEnglish
      21·
      8 months ago

      Mmm interesting

      Step 3: DO NOT Mention Nullification in the Jury Room

      Just don’t do it. If the judge believes that a juror is thinking about nullification, they will likely remove that juror. But if the juror simply has doubts on the facts of the case, the juror cannot be removed. The inability to discuss jury nullification openly encourages hung juries. So if you must, hang. Even if the other jurors pressure you, stay true to your principles. Vote your conscience. A “not guilty” verdict might save someone’s life. Despite Laura Kriho’s ordeal, the likelihood of going to jail for using jury nullification is remote. Regardless, these basic precautions can help you flex your constitutional rights without risking jail time. The greater risk is getting struck from the jury before you get a chance to use your jury nullification right.

      Serving would be fine as long as the trial isn’t longer than a week.

      “Oh no, the chuds talked me out of the immortal science” hahahaha