Author Question: Research shows that a defendant is more likely to be __________ when jurors hear positive character ... (Read 39 times)

hbsimmons88 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Research shows that a defendant is more likely to be __________ when jurors hear positive character testimony that is cross-examined with negative information than when they hear no character evidence at all.

FIll in the blank with correct word.

Question 2

Juries appear to have a __________ in which lower standards are used for deciding to acquit a defendant than for deciding to convict a defendant.

FIll in the blank with correct word.

memslove · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: convicted

Answer to Question 2

Answer: leniency bias

Author Question: Research shows that a defendant is more likely to be __________ when jurors hear positive character ... (Read 39 times)

hbsimmons88

Research shows that a defendant is more likely to be __________ when jurors hear positive character ...

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Research shows that a defendant is more likely to be __________ when jurors hear positive character ...

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