Juries can be influenced by the number of allegations presented.

Evidence

There was a risk that the jury would think: 28 counts, he’s got to be guilty of something. — Lynley Hood, A City Possessed, 2583

Categorization

  • corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Lynley Hood, A City Possessed, 2583
  • XREF: connects to: Selective evidence can mislead juries about the case’s credibility. — Lynley Hood, A City Possessed, 2644; More confirming instances increase the probability of an inductive conclusion. — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 567

Broader Connections