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phiwong t1_j2a0ozd wrote

Because it is a very controlled situation. Juries are instructed on what the law says and how it is to be interpreted, and are presented with facts relevant to the case. They aren't supposed to make their decisions based on feelings, guts, ideology, intuition, attractiveness etc.

In many cases, the legally relevant facts, when presented clearly and interpreted according to the law, are very clear. There are, of course, notable exceptions.

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