The jury has deliberated for four days and sends a message to the trial judge that they cannot reach a verdict. The trial judge may:
A) direct the jury to continue to deliberate.
B) call the jury into open court and give the Allen charge.
C) dismiss the jury and declare a hung jury.
D) All of the above.
Answer: D
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