If a Jury Is Evenly Split on Their Initial Vote,then

question 18

Multiple Choice

If a jury is evenly split on their initial vote,then

• A)the final verdict is more likely to be acquittal.
• B)the final verdict is more likely to be conviction.
• C)they will most likely end as hung jury.
• D)there is equal probability of acquittal,conviction,or hung jury.

---

Definitions:

Legal Writing

The practice of drafting legal documents and communications, such as contracts, laws, court opinions, and legal letters, often characterized by precision, conciseness, and clarity.

Minimize

To reduce something to the smallest possible amount or degree.

Quotations

Extracted passages or phrases from texts or speeches typically cited to emphasize a point or theme.

Legalese

A specialized language filled with legal terms, used in legal documents and by legal professionals.