According to Chapter 13, What Is Likely the Most Important

question 7

Multiple Choice

According to Chapter 13, what is likely the most important determinant of jurors' verdicts in criminal trials?

• A)a defendant's appearance
• B)pretrial publicity
• C)evidentiary strength
• D)a defendant's demeanor

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