Explain the Allen charge and when it is used
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: This is based on Allen v. United States (1896), 164 U.S. 492. This is also called the ?dynamite charge.? This
is a charge to encourage the jury to reach a verdict if it appears they are taking a long time to deliberate.
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