Does defense counsel consent to the court's response to the jury's question?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Kincy, No. B212639 (Cal. App. 4/26/2010), No. B212639. (Cal. App. 2010):

Because defense counsel consented to the court's response to the jury's question, defendant forfeited any claim based upon the purported inadequacy of the court's response. (People v. Rodrigues (1994) 8 Cal.4th 1060, 1193.)

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