A "rational jury" refers to a group of individuals who listen to the evidence, analyze it logically, and make decisions using reason and logic rather than emotions or biases. Full definition
«The question presented to us, however, is... whether it is clear, beyond a reasonable doubt, that a rational jury, properly instructed, would have found Silver guilty.» (governing.com)
Brooklyn federal prosecutors conceded that the jury instructions were out of step with the law later established by the Supreme Court, but prosecutor Lan Nguyen told the judges that the evidence against Boyland was so overwhelming that any rational jury would convict. (newsday.com)
«It is not clear beyond a reasonable doubt that a rational jury would have reached the same conclusion if properly instructed, as is required by the law for the verdict to stand,» Jose Cabranes of the Second Circuit Court of Appeals decision said in his decision. (ny1.com)