You Are Sitting on a Jury in Which You Are

question 81

Multiple Choice

You are sitting on a jury in which you are the only one that believes that the defendant is not guilty of the charges. What is the most likely outcome of your dissent?

• A) You hang the jury.
• B) You cave in and go along with the charges as presented.
• C) You eventually agree to vote guilty, but persuade the other jurors to think more critically about the evidence.
• D) You eventually agree to vote guilty, but persuade the other jurors that more severe charges are necessary.

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Definitions:

Distributive Justice

The ethical principle concerning the fair allocation of resources and goods among members of a society.

Retributive Justice

The fair use of punishment.

Human Right

A right that is believed to belong justifiably to every person, including basic freedoms and protections, irrespective of their nationality, sex, ethnic origin, color, religion, language, or any other status.

Tortured

Subjected to severe physical or emotional pain or suffering.