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Originally Posted by VandalSquirrel
Where I'm from saying you aren't sure you could go with the death penalty usually removes someone from the potential jury pool.
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The way this is implemented varies wildly from state to state (and even judge to judge) - often, though, "not sure" isn't strong enough, you have to actually be unable or unwilling to assign the penalty (if for no other reason than to prevent 'rehabilitation' by the judge or opposing counsel).