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In reply to the discussion: San Diego Mayor Urges Jury Nullification for MJ Dispensary Case [View all]RainDog
(28,784 posts)so I couldn't tell you how the jurors decided to nullify in those cases here, in the recent past, when they have.
but I can say that at least one juror was aware of the possibility of jury nullification, since it happened. It has happened on cases related to raw milk, a to a paraplegic veteran who had a concealed carry permit, and to marijuana possession charges.
someone can agree that they would convict when evidence indicates and then decide the evidence doesn't indicate conviction.
Judges and prosecutors aren't mind readers. Someone can change his or her mind.
Would the judges or prosecutors like to discuss the issue of jury nullification during voir dire - and thus inform all potential jurors of the possibility? I doubt it. So, they have to base their jury selection on information potential jurors give them.