The Jury’s Last Word by Michael P. Andrews | Motivated Savages

The Jury’s Last Word

by Michael P. Andrews

A courtroom-centered look at juries, judgment, and the final weight of evidence.

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A jury’s acquittal can stand even when the jurors decline to apply the law. For the lawyer, the harder question comes before the verdict: what may counsel argue, and what must the court protect? The Jury’s Last Word: Jury Nullification examines that boundary through history, constitutional structure, federal precedent, selected state decisions, and practical litigation models.

Michael P. Andrews connects the doctrine to voir dire, closing argument, jury instructions, juror removal, appellate preservation, and acquittal finality. The 2026 Research Edition includes 61 judicial opinions, with holdings distinguished from dissents, procedural context, and broader language. It addresses 2025 decisions and recent scholarship, examines existing books and articles, and develops a constructive argument for protecting independent judgment while respecting counsel’s legal obligations.

Inside, lawyers will find original motions and objections, model courtroom language, a chronology of principal authorities, 188 footnotes, a table of authorities, an annotated reading list, and a subject index. Written for lawyers who need to argue precisely, preserve a useful record, and understand what nullification law actually permits. National federal coverage with selected state analysis; source access and research limits are explained in the book.

Book Details:

• Genre: Narrative Nonfiction, Legal Nonfiction
• Format: Paperback