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Posts tagged unanimous verdicts

The U.S. Supreme Court rules that jury decisions in state criminal cases must be unanimous, overturning a precedent that goes back to Jim Crow.

Bonus EpisodesDavid HarrisApril 28, 2020unanimous verdicts, jury proceedings, jury trial, jury selection, Jim Crow, due process, precedent, stare decisis

Bonus: Criminal Justice on the Ballot

From marijuana legalization to voter re-enfranchisement, criminal justice-related referenda were all over this year's ballots. Dave breaks down 2018 midterm election results.