If There Is a Majority Opinion in a Jury's Initial

question 4

Multiple Choice

If there is a majority opinion in a jury's initial vote, then

• A) the deliberations will be marked by informational rather than normative influence.
• B) the leniency bias is less likely to play a role in the final verdict delivered.
• C) the ultimate verdict will usually be consistent with the vote taken during the orientation stage.
• D) jury nullification becomes less likely to affect the outcome of the deliberations.

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