Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows.Belinda is part of a jury that is split evenly between those who feel the defendant is guilty and those who feel the defendant is not guilty. If the jury cannot decide on a verdict, a mistrial will be declared. During the next vote, Belinda changes her vote from guilty to not guilty.As a result of the first shift scheme, what would be the likely effect of Belinda’s vote?
Answer
A
The jury will declare the defendant to be not guilty.
B
The jury will declare the defendant to be guilty.
C
The jury will be unable to make a declaration of guilt.
D
The jury will decide to remove Belinda’s vote from the outcome.