Originally Posted By: Virtual1
B) there can be no appeal or retrial if you are found innocent

Canada also has jury nullification. However our countries differ in that a Canadian prosecutor can appeal the acquittal.

Originally Posted By: Virtual1
Northern juries found people illegally assisting with the escape of slaves innocent, and southern juries found black lynch mobs innocent. Two very concise, clear examples of jury nullification.

I saw that and thought it was also a good argument in favour of prosecutorial right to appeal.

Last edited by ryck; 06/13/16 01:11 PM.

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