How often does jury nullification occur?
What will be an ideal response?
There is no way to know with any certainty how often jury nullification occurs. However, researchers have sought to identify the circumstances under which jurors will disregard the law. Some experimental evidence shows that as penalties become more severe, jurors are less likely to convict and in fact apply higher standards of proof (Kerr, 1978).
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What will be an ideal response?
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a.the y intercept b.the slope of the equation c.the driver’s age d. the driver’s number of DUIs
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