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Verdicts will have to be unanimous

The decision would have the effect of nullifying the section of the Commonwealth Constitution that allows non-unanimous (3-9 vote) verdicts in criminal cases.

21 de abril de 2020 - 11:00 AM

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The opinion did not make any reference to the situation in Puerto Rico. (GFR Media)
The opinion did not make any reference to the situation in Puerto Rico. (GFR Media)

Although there are still several aspects to be clarified about the scope of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling declaring unconstitutional criminal convictions by non-unanimous juries, several lawyers in Puerto Rico received the ruling as good news in legal matters.

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