Research shows that when jury instructions are poorly understood, black defendants benefit from the incomprehension, while white defendants are punished for it.

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Research generally indicates that poorly understood jury instructions can negatively impact all defendants, regardless of race, by potentially leading to confusion and misapplication of the law, rather than benefiting or disadvantaging defendants based on race.

Research Shows That When Jury Instructions Are Poorly Understood, Black