California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Jones, C054903 (Cal. App. 12/31/2008), C054903 (Cal. App. 2008):
The trial court ruled the use of a magnifying glass was permissible, relying on People v. Turner (1971) 22 Cal.App.3d 174. The defense then requested reopening the case to present evidence regarding magnification, but it could not specify what such evidence it would present. The court permitted the jury to use a hand held magnifying glass that magnified images three and half times. It denied the request to reopen without prejudice. If the defense wanted to develop something, they were to present it as soon as possible.
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