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Archive Home > 2009 > July > 12 > What would be a hung jury outside Oregon may convict you

What would be a hung jury outside Oregon may convict you

Is 10-2 law efficient — as the state argues — or is it unconstitutional? U.S. Supreme Court demands an answer

By Keith Chu / The Bulletin
July 12, 2009

WASHINGTON — In 48 of America’s 50 states, it takes a unanimous jury verdict to send someone to prison.

Oregon, as it often is, is one of the exceptions.

That could change, if the U.S. Supreme Court decides to hear an Oregon case questioning state law that allows felony....

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