Allen ChargeNone

An Allen Charge is a legal procedure used in jury deliberations when the jury cannot reach a unanimous decision after lengthy discussions. It involves a judge giving a special instruction to encourage jurors to continue deliberating seriously and consider all evidence, emphasizing the importance of resolving the case fairly. The purpose is to promote a thorough review of the case without pressuring jurors to abandon their conscientious views, aiming to help the jury arrive at a just verdict while respecting their individual opinions.