What are the grounds for reversal in a motion for adjourning a jury trial?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from The People v. Jerme. Alexander, A126125, Alameda County Super. Ct. No. C160008 (Cal. App. 2010):
Defendant first argues that the trial court abused its discretion by adjourning the trial in the midst of jury deliberations without good cause, in violation of defendant's constitutional rights to due process, a fair trial, and an impartial jury. Defendant argues the court's error requires reversal pursuant to People v. Santamaria (1991) 229 Cal.App.3d 269 (Santamaria).
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