A decision by a jury to ignore the law or the judge’s instructions when deliberating is called _______________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


jury nullification.

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A. True B. False

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A) Serious offense B) Plain feel C) Plain view D) Exigent circumstances

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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