In UScourt Cases,the Defense Generally Makes Its Closing Statement Before the the Prosecution

question 164

Multiple Choice

In U.S.court cases,the defense generally makes its closing statement before the prosecution makes a closing statement.According to research on psychological factors in the courtroom,what impact does this practice have?

• A) It tends to increase the number of guilty verdicts.
• B) It tends to increase the number of innocent verdicts.
• C) It tends to increase the number of hung juries.
• D) It really has no measurable impact on the jury's decision.

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