Few topics provoke as much consternation among lawyers and law students as jury nullification. It's a legal problem child—serving as a vital check on government power while simultaneously undermining ...

The Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution assures that “…the accused (in criminal proceedings] shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury.” All 50 states have ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Suciu covers trends in the world of aerospace and defense. The U.S. legal system is built on the foundation of "innocent ...

In his testimony before a Chicago jury this week, actor Jussie Smollett talked about how he has had to carefully maintain his image as “a black Cary Grant.” The “Empire” star, however, seemed more ...