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hbsimmons88

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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.
 
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Answer to Question 1

Answer: convicted

Answer to Question 2

Answer: leniency bias



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