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An Allen charge is an instruction intended to prevent a hung jury by encouraging jurors in the minority to reconsider their verdict.

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In United States jurisprudence an Allen Charge is the set of instructions given to a jury when, after deliberation, it reports that it is deadlocked and unable to decide on a verdict. The purpose of the instruction is to encourage jurors to re-examine their opinions and attempt to reach a unanimous verdict if possible


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