On 12th November 2023 at a Crown Court in England, two separate trials for insurance fraud were being heard. The first trial involved a 28-year-old handsome, well-spoken male corporate accountant who wore a tailored designer suit to court. The second trial involved a 52-year-old working-class female with a strong regional accent, who appeared anxious and wore dishevelled, casual clothing. Both are charged with falsifying insurance claims to obtain £15,000.
Assess how the characteristics of these two defendants may affect the judgements of the juries in their respective trials. You must make reference to the context in your answer.
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