''Jury Nullification: The Evolution of a Doctrine'', by Clay Conrad, is one of the major book-length treatments of

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'' noted, "Conrad provides...a comprehensive overview of jury nullification in historical, substantive, policy, and practical terms." The

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refers to the book as an "eye-opening history" of jury independence, the relevant laws, and the implications of jury nullification. The book surveys the history of jury nullification, describing how it has changed with cases such as '' Sparf v. United States'' and with the advent of death-qualified juries. It ends with a chapter of advice for those pursuing a nullification-based defense.

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