What is jury nullification and what does it mean for Luigi Mangione’s defense? | CNN
What is jury nullification and what does it mean for Luigi Mangione’s defense? | CNN
OH YEAH THEYRE TALKING ABOUT IT NOW
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Hmm, maybe convict him, but give him no penalty and no imprisonment?
That's a thing, right?
57 0 ReplyIs if you're Trump
20 0 ReplyYeah, I think that happened to some really important guy a few days back.
18 0 ReplyI think the judge decides the penalty after the jury decides on guilt.
9 0 ReplyI believe the jury decides guilt or innocence, but the judge determines the sentence... In most cases
8 0 ReplyIt depends on the state. Some states have a full second trial with a new jury in order to determine the sentencing.
Sometimes it's just a tacked on part of the original verdict.
And the rest of the time it's just the Judge who can do almost anything provided the sentence stays within certain parameters.
6 0 ReplyYep that’s how that works
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Pardon?
8 0 Reply**Hmm, maybe convict him, but give him no penalty and no imprisonment?
That's a thing, right?**
8 0 ReplyIdk, but I hope so!
2 0 ReplyThat's was probably a dad joke. And maybe you missed it on purpose but will point it out anyway.
1 0 Reply
Only if you're rich
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