Research Shows That Jurors Find Instructions Given to Them by the Courts

question 24

Multiple Choice

Research shows that jurors find instructions given to them by the courts in capital murder trials difficult to understand and often confusing. As a result, their decisions are often influenced by:

• A) what the judge wants to hear.
• B) prejudice and racial bias.
• C) the defense attorney's view.
• D) the climate in the courtroom.

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