What does “Jury Nullification” mean?

Question

I’ve bee watching the Brooks vs state trial, and before he makes his closing argument, the judge tells him NOT to inform the jury of their power to nullify the law.

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Answer 1

It is a consiquence of two other facts:

1. Double Jepordy: You can’t be tried for the same crime twice.
2. The Jury’s verdict is final. Their deliberations are not up for debate.

So if they come back with a not guilty verdict, despite all the evidence, the defendant gets off.