Travis Is Part of a Six-Person Jury on a Money

question 1

Multiple Choice

Travis is part of a six-person jury on a money laundering case. Although the majority of jury members believe that the defendant is guilty, Travis believes that she did not do it. He tries to convince the others of his perspective. Why might Travis be more successful in making his case if he was part of a typical twelve-person jury, rather than this six-person jury?

• A) Travis is more likely to try harder if he has to convince eleven other people.
• B) Travis is more likely to have an ally in a twelve-person jury.
• C) By law, twelve-person juries have to deliberate longer.
• D) Twelve-person juries have access to more evidence.

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