A "death qualified" jury is one in which:
A. all members state that they are against the death penalty.
B. all members reside in a state that uses the death penalty for capital offenses.
C. all members find the defendant guilty in a capital trial.
D. all members are able to evaluate evidence fairly without their attitude toward the death penalty altering their perceptions.
E. all members agree to hear the appeal if the defendant is found guilty and sentenced to death.
Answer: D
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