If a Single Juror Disagrees with the Rest,what Is Likely

question 57

Multiple Choice

If a single juror disagrees with the rest,what is likely to happen during deliberations?

• A) It will depend on the argument strength of the single juror.
• B) The single juror will change his or her mind and vote with the majority.
• C) The majority will come to see that the dissenter is right.
• D) The majority will be persuaded by compelling logical arguments from the lone dissenter.
• E) Neither the single juror nor the majority will change their minds and the jury will be hung.

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