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by Mack
Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:37 am
Forum: Gun and/or Self-Defense Related Political Issues
Topic: "Jury nullification" : Jurors can acquit despite evidence.
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Re: "Jury nullification" : Jurors can acquit despite evidenc

WildBill wrote:
C-dub wrote:Ah, found it!

Judgement Notwithstanding Verdict (JNOV)

It can be a little tricky, but that's what I was thinking about.
This is very rare. A judge can also issue a directed [not quilty] verdict before the case goes to the jury. Also very rare.
Strangely enough I have been on a jury that had a directed verdict.

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