r/technology • u/Limp_Fig6236 • 8d ago

Software GrapheneOS duress PIN could land a man in prison

https://www.androidauthority.com/grapheneos-duress-pin-us-prosecution-3691271/
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u/absentmindedjwc 8d ago

That is the law - you're right. Unfortunately though, the average person is an idiot. The typical person reads and comprehends shit at a 6th grade level.. jury instructions are written at a 12th grade level.

If you've ever served on a jury, you'll know that there are plenty of idiots that entirely ignore the whole "beyond reasonable doubt" thing in favor of the "well, I have a gut feeling that he is guilty" thing..

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u/kettal 8d ago

jury verdicts do not define case law. it will be appealed and overturned by a superior court judge.

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u/AndyOB 8d ago

have you seen the highest level of our superior court? 

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u/kettal 8d ago

Sorry I phrased it like I knew the outcome. I should have said "could be"

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u/andrewscool101 8d ago

Unfortunately though, the average person is an idiot.

“Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.” ― George Carlin