Radley Balko would hang the jury.
To think that the legislative process is somehow so sacrosanct that laypeople sitting on juries shouldn’t second guess the judgment of lamwakers when dumb laws railroad unthreatening people reveals a trust in politics and lawmaking I’d say is rather unhealthy.
The above is a quote from Radley Balko over at his blog The Agitator. In it he discusses all the reasons why he’d argue for acquittal, and hang the jury if necessary, even though he’s probably sure the accused technically broke the law.
It’s from last August, but go read it anyway. Because it clearly states the arguments for us pro-Fully Informed Jury people.
I’m still looking for someone to argue the other side. You know, the side where only the people with law degrees and black robes can figure out whether or not certain laws are unconstitutional.
