When the jury comes back with a vote for acquittal and the case evidence clearly points to the defendant's guilt, this is known as
A. jury nullification.
B. a hung jury.
C. vigilante justice.
D. a mistrial.
Answer: A
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a. The right to a trial by jury b. The right against self-incrimination c. The right to an attorney d. The right to limitations on his punishment
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