Is a jury of six, more likely to render a guilty verdict, than a jury of twelve ?

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Is a jury of six, more likely to render a guilty verdict, than a jury of twelve ?

2007-11-02 12:24:33 · 3 answers · asked by Larry 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics

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The larger the jury, the more likely they are to deadlock. Remember that in most states it only takes one no vote to deadlock and fail to convict, so the larger the jury, the less odds of a guilty.

2007-11-02 12:48:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

No, but they will probably reach a verdict in half the time.

2007-11-02 19:33:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

I don't think so.

2007-11-02 19:39:17 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋