Can a jury acquit me even if I broke the law? The jury has the power to decide if a person is guilty of a crime, or innocent. Jurors represent the community and can free a defendant if they feel they were not provided with sufficient evidence or even if they think the defendant committed the crime. The name for this power is "jury nullification". When jurors nullify a law by acquitting a defendant who has obviously broken that law, judges and prosecutors can do nothing about it. A jury's not guilty verdict is final.. BACK TO FAQ © 2005. All rights reserved  | Developed by Aridel Technologies