Supporters of the person would just vote non-guilty and opponents would just vote guilty. It would just result in hung juries over and over.

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    Pretty sure it’s a hung jury and they do it again (or bring in an alternate that’s been in the trial watching every thing as well.)

    You’re right it’s a problem. Would you prefer trial by combat?

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        I’d prefer trial by ordeal. Hog tie him and toss him in a pond. Sinking? Innocent. Floating guilty.

        The problem is this system would almost certainly opress more people.

        Our current system is quite flawed. But it’s not nearly as flawed as it could be