Measure on the ballot in the 2018 Louisiana 2018 Primary Election in Louisiana.
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Get StartedA "yes" vote requires a unanimous vote by a jury to convict someone of a felony.
A "no" vote continues to require only 10 of 12 jurors in order to convict someone of a felony.
According to Gordon Russell of The Advocate, having a unanimous vote among a jury in a criminal case is a constitutional right. Someone cannot be found to have committed a felony “beyond a reasonable doubt” if not all jurors have to agree someone is guilty., in support of Amendment 2 (Learn more)
According to The Advocate, this law would result in more hung juries and cost the state money due to retrials. , in opposition to Amendment 2 (Learn more)
According to The Advocate, there is no evidence that Louisiana’s law leads to less reliable trial outcomes., in opposition to Amendment 2 (Learn more)
This measure would require a unanimous vote by a jury in order to convict for a noncapitol felony crime.
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