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If you want to nullify a law as a member of a jury, don’t talk about jury nullification:

  • during jury selection
  • during the trial
  • in private with any other jury member
  • during verdict deliberation

There is no Michael Scott moment where you “declare nullification”.

Even if the defendant is on camera and appears to commit the crime; if the defendant admitted to committing the crime; if the defendant shook your hand and said, “send me to prison, I’m guilty” — you simply decide that you did not see sufficient evidence that the defendant is guilty.

The moment you talk about jury nullification, you will be removed from the jury and/or cause a mistrial.

Just a friendly tip to those who want to serve their civic duty!

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[-] FlakesBongler@hexbear.net 3 points 1 week ago

Fun fact: Contempt of Court doesn't require a trial, the judge just has the bailiffs toss you into a jail cell until you pay money or a random amount of time passes

[-] Bureaucrat@hexbear.net 3 points 1 week ago
[-] FlakesBongler@hexbear.net 3 points 1 week ago

You gotta hit the judge with a Beyblade

Only thing that works

[-] Bureaucrat@hexbear.net 3 points 1 week ago

You think I'll get out if I capture him in a pokeball?

[-] FlakesBongler@hexbear.net 3 points 1 week ago

That's kidnapping, that's 10 to 15 years

If you used Instant Transmission to warp him to King Kai's, you'd probably be fine

[-] Bureaucrat@hexbear.net 3 points 1 week ago

That's trafficking. Guess I just gotta hit him with the laser canon from Akira

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