We have seen that juries can render a “not guilty” verdict even where the evidence clearly shows the defendant did what he is accused of doing. Missouri cases have seldom spoken of this issue. Thirty years ago, the Missouri Supreme Court acknowledged jury nullification: “While courts recognize that jury nullification may occur from time to [...]

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This thing they call “jury nullification” means that the jury can acquit a defendant if they think a strict application of the law–as given to them by the judge–would be unfair. It means that the jury is judging both the facts AND the law.
How exactly can a jury get away with giving a “not guilty” [...]

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Before every Missouri criminal trial begins, the judge asks the jury to stand and raise their right hand as the jurors take this oath:
Do you solemnly swear or affirm that you will well and truly try the issues in this case and render a true verdict according to the law and the evidence, so help [...]

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