Unanimous Juries
In NY, all jurors must agree to convict—12 for felonies, 6 for misdemeanors. If they cannot, a judge issues an Allen charge urging continued deliberation.
April 22, 2021
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In NY, all jurors must agree to convict—12 for felonies, 6 for misdemeanors. If they cannot, a judge issues an Allen charge urging continued deliberation.