Does a jury have to understand and follow the court's instructions?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Heilman, B295703 (Cal. App. 2020):
was evidence, including their remarks during closing argument. (See People v. Yeoman (2003) 31 Cal.4th 93, 139 [jurors are presumed to understand and follow the court's instructions].)
The judgment is affirmed.
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