An 11-member jury has heard all the evidence in a child abuse case and is starting to deliberate. At the outset six favor acquittal of the defendant and five favor conviction. The jury will likely

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Given the nearly even split in initial opinions (6 favoring acquittal and 5 favoring conviction), it's likely that reaching a unanimous decision will be difficult, increasing the chances of a hung jury.

An 11-Member Jury Has Heard All the Evidence in a Child