The first rule of jury nullification is: don't talk about jury nullification
If you want to nullify a law as a member of a jury, don’t talk about jury nullification:
during jury selection
during the trial
in private with any other jury member
during verdict deliberation
There is no Michael Scott moment where you “declare nullification”.
Even if the defendant is on camera and appears to commit the crime; if the defendant admitted to committing the crime; if the defendant shook your hand and said, “send me to prison, I’m guilty” — you simply decide that you did not see sufficient evidence that the defendant is guilty.
The moment you talk about jury nullification, you will be removed from the jury and/or cause a mistrial.
Just a friendly tip to those who want to serve their civic duty!
Buddy... he's not going to get a trial. If they catch him they will kill him on sight and say he resisted arrest. They ain't gonna let him "make his case".