Assume you are on a jury in a felony criminal trial in state district court.If you believe the accused is guilty,how many of the other eleven jurors must you persuade to agree with you to convict?

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In a felony criminal trial in the United States, a unanimous verdict is required for conviction in federal cases and in most state courts. This means all 12 jurors must agree on the verdict, so if you believe the accused is guilty, you must persuade the other 11 jurors to agree with you to convict.

Assume You Are on a Jury in a Felony Criminal