Is there any case law where a juror has been asked to provide an opinion of the theory and rationale behind a jury's decision?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Patridge, Case No. B256860 (Cal. App. 2015):
" 'That is given to you as a suggestion of the theory and rationale behind jurors coming to a decision one way or the other." (People v. Gainer, supra, 19 Cal.3d at pp. 841-842.)
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