Certain Characteristics of the Defendant Are Often Considered by Jurors

question 30

Multiple Choice

Certain characteristics of the defendant are often considered by jurors. For example, Phillip is a known gang member. He was on trial for the death of a priest that he ran over while evading the police. In this case, it is likely that Phillip will receive a verdict that would be _____ if he had killed a _____.

• A) harsher than; fellow gang member
• B) harsher than; nun
• C) as harsh as; fellow gang member
• D) as harsh as; nun

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