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Explain the Allen charge and when it is used.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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On completion of the closing arguments, the ________ charges (instructs) the jury on the law of the case.
 
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Answer to Question 1

Answer: This is based on Allen v. United States (1896), 164 U.S. 492. This is also called the dynamite charge. This
is a charge to encourage the jury to reach a verdict if it appears they are taking a long time to deliberate.

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