What are the findings of the jury in the case of John Dorame, who was found not guilty of the murder and voluntary manslaughter charges against him?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Martinez, B220750 (Cal. App. 2012):
4. The jury found Dorame, who is not a party to this appeal, not guilty of both murder and voluntary manslaughter. The jury deadlocked on the lesser offense against Dorame, accessory to murder or manslaughter. The court declared a mistrial on that count.
5. Miranda v. Arizona (1966) 384 U.S. 436 (Miranda).
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