Supporters of the person would just vote non-guilty and opponents would just vote guilty. It would just result in hung juries over and over.
Supporters of the person would just vote non-guilty and opponents would just vote guilty. It would just result in hung juries over and over.
Pretty sure it’s a hung jury and they do it again (or bring in an alternate that’s been in the trial watching every thing as well.)
You’re right it’s a problem. Would you prefer trial by combat?
For Trump? Yes!
I’d prefer trial by ordeal. Hog tie him and toss him in a pond. Sinking? Innocent. Floating guilty.
The problem is this system would almost certainly opress more people.
Our current system is quite flawed. But it’s not nearly as flawed as it could be