BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
BUSINESS LAW
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Question
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A verdict in a criminal jury trial must be
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anonymous
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majority
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3/5 majority
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unanimous
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The finding of guilty or not guilty by a jury requires a unanimous verdict. That is, all 12 jurors must be in agreement.
Detailed explanation-2: -In the trial for any federal crime, a jury is required to be unanimous, meaning all jurors must agree to convict.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Judge will always seek a unanimous verdict first. That is a verdict upon which all the jurors are agreed, so either guilty or not guilty. In the early stages of a jury considering its verdict, a Judge cannot accept a majority verdict. If the jury are completely stuck the judge can accept a majority decision.
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