Can a jury be impeached based on evidence of the juror's mental processes or subjective considerations?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Smith, No. B200900 (Cal. App. 6/18/2008), No. B200900. (Cal. App. 2008):
It is settled that a verdict may not be impeached based on evidence of a juror's mental processes or subjective considerations that influenced his or her vote. (Evid. Code, 1150, subd. (a); People v. Steele (2002) 27 Cal.4th 1230, 1260-1261.)
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