Which of the following is true regarding the jury deliberation and verdict?

A. A unanimous verdict is required in most states, but is not required by the Constitution.
B. A jury is required to deliberate for at least 5 hr in order to ensure that the decision regarding guilt and innocence are not made lightly.
C. A jury verdict can be appealed by the prosecutor if the defendant is found not guilty.
D. If jurors find the defendant guilty on some charges, but not guilty on others, then the case must be re-tried.


A. A unanimous verdict is required in most states, but is not required by the Constitution.

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