Jury nullification, which has its roots in English common law, occurs when a juror believes that the evidence presented at trial establishes the defendant’s guilt but nonetheless votes to ______.

A. acquit
B. punish
C. convict
D. abdicate

Jury nullification is also known as a 'pe rverse verdict'. It occurs when the members of a trail jury believes that the accused is guilty of crime but it certifies the accused free from any charge and proves him not guilty.

The jurors votes to acquit the accused because he believes that the law is unjust in the defendant's case and is misapplied by the prosecutor.

Jury nullification is a part of English Common law.

Jury nullification, which has its roots in English common law, occurs when a juror believes that the evidence presented at trial establishes the defendant’s guilt but nonetheless votes to ______. A. acquit B. punish C. convict D. abdicate

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Jury nullification, which has its roots in English common law, occurs when a juror believes that the evidence presented at trial establishes the defendant’s guilt but nonetheless votes to ______.

A. acquit
B. punish
C. convict
D. abdicate