If after deliberating for a considerable time a jury reports that it is deadlocked, the trial judge may do any of the following EXCEPT:

a. declare a mistrial.
b. urge the jury to make further attempts to arrive at a verdict.
c. give a supplemental instruction sometimes referred to as an Allen Charge.
d. direct the jury to render "guilty" or "not guilty" verdict within a specified short period of time.


D

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