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Appendix A To Marvin L. Longabaugh, The Z-Test For Percentages: A Statistical Tool To Detect Pretextually Neutral Juror Challenges Jan 2006

Appendix A To Marvin L. Longabaugh, The Z-Test For Percentages: A Statistical Tool To Detect Pretextually Neutral Juror Challenges

Richmond Journal of Law & Technology

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Civil Disobedience In The Jury Room: Give Juries The Right To Go With Their Power, Robert J. Gallaghe Jan 2006

Civil Disobedience In The Jury Room: Give Juries The Right To Go With Their Power, Robert J. Gallaghe

Richmond Journal of Law and the Public Interest

This Comment will argue that jury nullification is not only a power enjoyed by juries throughout America, but a duty conferred on jurors, and a part of the criminal justice system that should be embraced, not hidden from sight. Part I will highlight the historical origins and justifications of jury nullification. It will also discuss jury nullification in its contemporary context. Part II will address some of the criticisms of jury nullification and provide responses to those criticisms. Finally, Part III will propose a framework for integrating jury nullification into the regular criminal justice process.


The Z-Test For Percentages: A Statistical Tool To Detect Pretextually Neutral Juror Challenges, Marvin L. Longabaugh Jan 2006

The Z-Test For Percentages: A Statistical Tool To Detect Pretextually Neutral Juror Challenges, Marvin L. Longabaugh

Richmond Journal of Law & Technology

In June 1999, Sandy Murphy and Rick Tabish were arrested and charged with murder, robbery, burglary, and grand larceny related to the death of Las Vegas casino mogul Lonnie “Ted” Binion. The subsequent trial provided a captivated public with the elements of murder, greed, betrayal, torture, and extortion


Civil Disobedience In The Jury Room: Give Juries The Right To Go With Their Power, Robert J. Gallaghe Jan 2006

Civil Disobedience In The Jury Room: Give Juries The Right To Go With Their Power, Robert J. Gallaghe

Richmond Public Interest Law Review

This Comment will argue that jury nullification is not only a power enjoyed by juries throughout America, but a duty conferred on jurors, and a part of the criminal justice system that should be embraced, not hidden from sight. Part I will highlight the historical origins and justifications of jury nullification. It will also discuss jury nullification in its contemporary context. Part II will address some of the criticisms of jury nullification and provide responses to those criticisms. Finally, Part III will propose a framework for integrating jury nullification into the regular criminal justice process.