Won't face charges at this time is code for "we're not charging him but if new information comes up we will have to change him if it's incriminating". Words matter.
If they say "we will not be charging the homeowner" and then they discover he actually has an illegal sex trafficking ring in his basement they'd look pretty silly for charging the homeowner.
I believe in jury nullification when the situation warrants. Never let a criminal DA convince you otherwise. There's a reason for the right of a jury of your peers.
How does jury nullification work again? Is it basically saying that as a juror, you disagree with the law and as such, you will not vote to convict the defendant.
Can the judge then boot you out as a member of the jury if that’s what you say when it’s time to vote?
How about the homeowner faces no charges at any time.
Won't face charges at this time is code for "we're not charging him but if new information comes up we will have to change him if it's incriminating". Words matter.
If they say "we will not be charging the homeowner" and then they discover he actually has an illegal sex trafficking ring in his basement they'd look pretty silly for charging the homeowner.
I mean that's obviously irrelevant to the situation at hand, so it's not like they're pulling a CYA with that one.
Lol
Worst case, this is what the jury box is for.
I believe in jury nullification when the situation warrants. Never let a criminal DA convince you otherwise. There's a reason for the right of a jury of your peers.
How does jury nullification work again? Is it basically saying that as a juror, you disagree with the law and as such, you will not vote to convict the defendant.
Can the judge then boot you out as a member of the jury if that’s what you say when it’s time to vote?
Jury nullification is the ultimate check on an UNCONSTITUTIONAL LAW, a misapplication of a Constitutional Law and malicious prosecution.