7 felonies for passing out jury nullification fliers

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(08-06-2015, 11:25 AM)mallorian69 Wrote: The fact that nullification is an option. I've done jury duty before and not once was this ever brought to our attention.

Most judges forbid the defense from mentioning it. They would get contempt if they did. Sounds fairs.

(08-06-2015, 11:28 AM)michaelsean Wrote: Because it's not an option as far as the court is concerned.  A jury can do it, and in a not guilty verdict, there is nothing the court can do about it, but the jury is specifically told that they are to follow the law.  

Juries on criminal cases are considered "general juries." That gives them the right to vote 'not guilty' for any reason - including believing a law allegedly broken is unjust.

It was used to prevent convicted people under the Fugitive Slave Act and was so prevalent (in some areas/cities anyway) during prohibition that it was becoming a waste of time trying to nail bootleggers.

(08-06-2015, 11:36 AM)PhilHos Wrote: Sooooooooooooo, if a jury decides on nullifcation, how do they notify the judge?

"Have you reached a verdict?"
"We have."
"How do you find?"
"We find the defendant guilty, but we're nullifying the charges."

How funny would it be if this guy went to trial and his jury decided on nullification?

One or more jurors say "not guilty" and everyone goes home.

If this goes to trial his pamphlets would be read to the jury as evidence.