According to the Law in Society section, the following factors are reasons why jury trials do not stop wrongful convictions, EXCEPT

A. Police reports often omit evidence that favors the defendant
B. Defendants have limited resources to investigate cases
B. Jurors are biased toward conviction
D. Jurors are gullible


ANSWER: D

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