In most U.S. states, that's essentially already in practice, in regards to sentencing. The judge can set aside a jury's sentencing if the judge deems it to be too extreme. The case of the British nanny a few years back is a good example. However, in the case of guilt or innocence, you are correct; but there is also the appeals process as well.
And as far as the O. J. Simpson verdict goes, I seem to recall that his jury was mostly white, drawn from the rather non-ethnic population of Simi Valley, California. But I do get your point.
Re: Judgement by jury
Originally Posted by Aenlic
In most U.S. states, that's essentially already in practice, in regards to sentencing. The judge can set aside a jury's sentencing if the judge deems it to be too extreme. The case of the British nanny a few years back is a good example. However, in the case of guilt or innocence, you are correct; but there is also the appeals process as well.
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