Members of the Jury, Surely You Will Not Find Defendant

question 326

Multiple Choice

Members of the jury, surely you will not find defendant Carlos guilty of burglary. Carlos is a visitor from our neighbor to the south, where he has eight young brothers and sisters. Those poor kids and their impoverished mother live a desperate hand-to-mouth existence. Carlos was hoping only to send a few more dollars home to ease their suffering. In the name of humanity, you must vote to acquit this caring brother.

• A) Slippery slope.
• B) No fallacy.
• C) Missing the point.
• D) Appeal to pity.
• E) Red herring.

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