Race-Based Jury Nullification

Race-Based Jury Nullification Abstract Internet research clearly showed a long history for jury nullification in the US. An explanation of jury nullification, and in particular race based jury nullification, is that it is a method whereby juries nullify unfair laws by declaring guilty defendants not guilty. Race based nullification is where a jury acquits and individual based on their race. This is commonly found in homogenous juries where there is little jury diversity. Past cases …showed first 75 words of 1284 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1284 total…combat this problem. References Butler, Paul. (1998). Racially Based Jury Nullification: Black Power in the Criminal <Tab/>Justice System. Yale Law Review, 105, 677-725. Emal, Russ. (1995). Jury Nullification: Why You Should Know What It Is. Retrieved on 11/21/04 from http://www.greenmac.com/eagle/ISSUES/ISSUE23- /07JuryNullification.html Jones Iloilo Marguerité. (2004). American Juror. Retrieved on 11/21/04 from <Tab/>http://www.fffija.org <Tab/>