If a jury reaches a verdict, the judge may choose to disregard it and ____ on the grounds that the jury failed to arrive at a verdict that achieves _____.

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If a jury reaches a verdict, the judge may choose to disregard it and ____ on the grounds that the jury failed to arrive at a verdict that achieves _____.

  A.

none of these choices apply

  B.

order a new trial; substantial justice

  C.

declare the defendant not guilty; justice

  D.

dismiss all charges against the defendant; equal treatment

  E.

order the jury to continue deliberating; the desired result

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