In what circumstances will a judge grant a motion for a new trial for juror misconduct?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Sanchez, 62 Cal.App.4th 460, 72 Cal.Rptr.2d 782 (Cal. App. 1998):
These declarations were the only evidence offered in support of the alleged juror misconduct. In the absence of any admissible evidence, the motion for new trial was properly denied. (People v. Cox (1991) 53 Cal.3d 618, 697, 280 Cal.Rptr. 692, 809 P.2d 351.)
[62 Cal.App.4th 477]
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