If After Deliberating for a Considerable Time a Jury Reports

question 17

Multiple Choice

If after deliberating for a considerable time a jury reports that it is deadlocked, the trial judge may do any of the following EXCEPT:

• A) declare a mistrial.
• B) urge the jury to make further attempts to arrive at a verdict.
• C) give a supplemental instruction sometimes referred to as an Allen Charge.
• D) direct the jury to render "guilty" or "not guilty" verdict within a specified short period of time.