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What is an allen charge? when is it applied

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Answer:

Its a term used usually in the federal court & it's unable to decide on a verdict

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Answer:

After deliberation, a jury reports that it is deadlocked and unable to decide on a verdict.

Step-by-step explanation:

used when jurors cant decide on a verdict, and dislodge jurors from entrenched positions

-example Allen v US 164 U.S 492 (1896)

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