Which of the Following Best Explains the Reason That a Jury

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains the reason that a jury would nullify a law by returning a not guilty verdict?

• A) They were not given proper time to decide the verdict.
• B) They did not agree with the law or thought it was unjust.
• C) They were a hung jury and felt pressured by the judge to make a decision.
• D) They felt the punishment was too lenient for the verdict.

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