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javeds

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The leniency bias refers to the
 
  a. tendency of jurors to go easier on ingroup defendants.
  b. impact of judicial instructions on jurors.
  c. the tendency for jury deliberation to tilt toward acquittal.
  d. the finding that judges are harsher on defendants than are juries.

Question 2

Armand is participating in a jury trial. He and the other members of the jury are closely considering the evidence, trying to figure out how the evidence all pieces together, and considering their responsibilities as laid out by the judge. They are in the ____ stage of deliberation.
 
  a. orientation
  b. open conflict
  c. reconciliation
  d. nullification


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lkanara2

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

b


javeds

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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