In the Case of a Split Jury, Where About Half

question 53

Multiple Choice

In the case of a split jury, where about half favor "guilty" and the other half favor "not guilty" on the initial vote, it is more likely that the final verdict will be _____. This tendency is also referred to as the _____ bias.

• A) "guilty"; leniency
• B) "guilty"; bystander
• C) "not guilty"; leniency
• D) "not guilty"; bystander

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Definitions:

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