Jurors determine a guilty verdict in criminal cases
A) with a unanimous vote.
B) by a majority vote.
C) by a hung jury, declaring a mistrial.
D) by the judge determining their decision.
E) with a "50 percent plus one" vote.

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In criminal cases, the jury must reach a unanimous decision, meaning all jurors must agree on a guilty or not guilty verdict. If they can't reach a unanimous decision, it results in a hung jury and a mistrial may be declared.

Jurors Determine a Guilty Verdict in Criminal Cases