Anton Is the Only Juror to Favor Acquittal of the Defendant

question 180

Multiple Choice

Anton is the only juror to favor acquittal of the defendant in a murder trial.To influence the majority he should

• A) express some uncertainty about his position.
• B) be self-confident and consistent in expressing his viewpoint.
• C) be the last member to speak and present his argument as briefly as possible.
• D) address his arguments specifically to the member of the majority who seems most disagreeable.

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