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Definition: The process by which a jury acquits a defendant despite believing the defendant is guilty, because the jurors disagree with the law itself. While legal, judges are not required to inform jurors of this power.
Category: Court Process · Statute: Common Law · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Jury Nullification in Florida
The process by which a jury acquits a defendant despite believing the defendant is guilty, because the jurors disagree with the law itself. While legal, judges are not required to inform jurors of this power.
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