Marcus is on trial for an alleged charge of robbery. He is 19 years old, Black, of athletic build, and normally wears casual streetwear. His defense counsel suggests he wear a smart button-up shirt and non-prescription reading glasses to the trial to project a studious and non-threatening image to the jury. Marcus has a strong working-class regional accent, which is frequently associated with lower status in public perception surveys.
The trial is held in a leafy, affluent rural county court over 80 miles away from the inner-city estate where Marcus lives.
To what extent may Marcus's characteristics affect the jury's decision-making in his trial?
You must make reference to the context in your answer.
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