Research on the Leniency Bias and Jury Deliberations Suggests That

question 33

Multiple Choice

Research on the leniency bias and jury deliberations suggests that which of the following juries will have the easiest time reaching a unanimous decision?

• A) A jury in which ten jurors vote "not guilty" and two jurors vote "guilty" to start with
• B) A jury in which ten jurors vote "guilty" and two jurors vote "not guilty" to start with
• C) A jury that is evenly split at six-six to start with
• D) A jury that has paid close attention to the judge's final instructions

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