[wolfish]

Jury nullification is not a recognized part of the US legal system. Its something that can happen, but its viewed as more of a loophole than anything else.

Incidentally, I was recently dismissed from jury duty by the judge for asking an honest question regarding jury nullification.

EDIT: I should add that I think this is unfortunate.

[jobu]

What was your question? My wife is desperately trying to get out of Jury duty (busy life, bad timing), but not having much luck.

[protomyth]

Your wife should join the ACLU and the NRA.

[mos1]

She can almost assuredly get knocked out during voir dire simply by being educated, intelligent and analytical.

I've been called to voir dire three times, and three times I've been excused after being asked about my educational and professional experience.