We also know that, in case of conviction, the sentence of the jury was not necessarily final; that the accused had the right of appeal to the king and his judges, and to demand either a new trial, or an acquittal, if the trial or conviction had been against law.
This quote illustrates the rights of the accused in historical legal contexts, including the right to appeal.
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It would be a solecism and absurdity in government to allow such consequences as these.
One answer is, that this power, which juries have of judging of the law, is not a power of absolute decision in all cases.
What else than ignorance of the law is it that excuses persons under the years of discretion, and men of imbecile minds?
Practically speaking, no government knows any limits to its power, except the endurance of the people.