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dynamite instruction

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A quick definition of dynamite instruction:

Definition: Dynamite instruction, also known as an Allen charge, is a special instruction given by a judge to a jury that is deadlocked and unable to reach a verdict after prolonged deliberations. The instruction is meant to encourage the jury to continue deliberating and reach a verdict. It is called a dynamite instruction because it is meant to "blast" the jury into reaching a decision. Other names for this instruction include nitroglycerine charge, shotgun instruction, and third-degree instruction.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A supplemental jury instruction given by the court to encourage a deadlocked jury, after prolonged deliberations, to reach a verdict. This instruction is also known as the Allen Charge, named after the case Allen v. United States. The purpose of this instruction is to urge the jurors to re-examine their positions and try to reach a unanimous decision.

Examples: If a jury has been deliberating for a long time and is unable to reach a verdict, the judge may give a dynamite instruction to encourage them to continue deliberating. The instruction may include statements such as:

  • "It is your duty to decide this case if you can do so without violence to your individual judgment."
  • "Each of you must decide the case for yourself, but do so only after an impartial consideration of the evidence with your fellow jurors."
  • "Remember, it is not important which way the case is decided, but only that it is decided."

These statements are intended to remind the jurors of their responsibility to reach a verdict and to encourage them to continue deliberating until they can reach a unanimous decision.

Explanation: A dynamite instruction is a tool used by judges to break a deadlock in a jury's deliberations. It is called a "dynamite" instruction because it is meant to be a forceful reminder to the jurors of their duty to reach a verdict. The instruction is given only after the jury has been deliberating for a long time and is deadlocked, meaning they are unable to reach a unanimous decision. The purpose of the instruction is to encourage the jurors to continue deliberating and to try to reach a verdict. The examples given illustrate the types of statements that may be included in a dynamite instruction. These statements are intended to remind the jurors of their responsibility to reach a verdict and to encourage them to continue deliberating until they can reach a unanimous decision.

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BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
12:54
I hate that Vanderbilts portal gives no status
HopefullyInLawSchool
12:54
@VolatileClumsyAcolyte: did you apply YM to Brooklyn?
JumpySubsequentDolphin
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@SplitterusClitterus: THEY BETTER HAVE AN A WAVE TODAYYY
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JumpySubsequentDolphin
12:57
I think usually they release at like 1ish?
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@glovediedthisishismom: GNXXXX
babycat
12:59
I heard if you apply YM at Brooklyn specifically it’s the equivalent of like a 5 LSAT point boost
HopefullyInLawSchool
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does anyone have any information on lsu? I have only heard of 1 person getting a decision and its driving me insane
HopefullyInLawSchool
13:01
Just info on their YM applications but nothing else
HopefullyInLawSchool
13:02
@BeFree03:
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yeah thats all i am seeing as well. i have literally looked everywhere trying to find at least a time of day for decisions but theres nothing
CuriousPanda2362
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I feel like it’s the calm before the storm
CuriousPanda2362
13:05
Big movement are bound to happen soon but it’s so eerily quiet
HopefullyInLawSchool
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CuriousPanda2362
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babycat
13:06
Ehh I think schools will prob release information on their YM applicants first before they even get to RD
babycat
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I wouldn’t expect RD applicants to hear anything until after Thanksgiving bc they prioritize YM so heavily
HopefullyInLawSchool
13:06
I heard theyll do that at LSU but not 100% sure
2big2fail
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berkeley status checker is so funny
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berk today will be Huge if it happens
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i think berkeley next wave will be in december
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that is probable i just have a funny where i say “berk today” every single day
2big2fail
13:13
makes sense
@JumpySubsequentDolphin: TODAY IS OUR DAY also 1pm est or pst?
JumpySubsequentDolphin
13:14
YEAHHH SPLITTY. also PST
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