Can a jury be found to have made up their minds before deliberations?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Esparza, G055341 (Cal. App. 2019):
made up their mind before deliberations. (See People v. Homick (2012) 55 Cal.4th 816, 898 [grounds for investigation into alleged juror misconduct may be established by events that arise during deliberations and are reported by fellow panelists].) The court agreed and launched an inquiry based on the prosecutor's allegation. The record, however, does not support the court's decision.
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