In the case of a split jury where half favor "guilty" and the other half favor "not guilty" on the initial vote, it is more likely that the final verdict will be _____. This tendency is referred to as _____ bias.

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Leniency bias refers to the tendency for jury decisions to skew towards "not guilty" verdicts in cases where the jury is initially split. This is because the burden of proof is on the prosecution, and any doubt tends to favor the defendant.

In the Case of a Split Jury Where Half Favor