Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Maryland Quote “We recognize, as appellants urge, the undisputed power of the jury to acquit, even if its verdict is contrary to the law as given by the judge, and contrary to the evidence. This is a power that must exist as long as we adhere to the general verdict in criminal cases, for the courts cannot search the minds of the jurors to find the basis upon which they judge. If the jury feels that the law under which the defendant is accused, is unjust, or that exigent circumstances justified the actions of the accused, or for any reason which appeals to their logic of passion, the jury has the power to acquit, and the courts must abide by that decision.” ~ U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Maryland US vs Moylan, 417 F 2d 1002, 1006 (1969) Jury , Justice , Law Ratings and Comments Reply Mike, Norwalk 1/5/11 1 Reply anon, anon 1/5/11 Sit down and shut up judge, we the people will decide, not a liberal judge.or a kangaroo court Reply Mary, Michigan 1/5/11 11Reply Bob, KW 1/5/11 anon, now that you have voiced your opinion. please take your own advise as directed to the judge. 1 Reply jim k, Austin,Tx 1/6/11 If only juries knew this. Reply Ronw13, Oregon 1/22/20 WWG1WGA to MAGA to KAG, one can only hope and pray the Senate gets the message, Virtue "dunamis" is needed now more than ever before. GB and SF Reply Bert J., Rapid City, SD 1/22/20 This makes sense. A Grand Jury cannot be forced to indict for the same reason. If 'The Law' is adhered to as originally written and intended, a unanimous jury has the final say. 1 Reply jim k, Austin 1/22/20 Jury nullification, the way to stop bad law. No judge will ever mention this to any jury, unfortunately. SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Maryland quote is found in these categories: Jury quotes Justice quotes Law quotes About U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Maryland Bio of U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Maryland Quotations by U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Maryland Books by/about U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Maryland U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Maryland videos U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Maryland on Wikipedia Astrological chart for U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Maryland