Can a finding of inability to perform the duties of a juror be based on the juror taking a position contrary to that of the other juror?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Sandoval, B249138 (Cal. App. 2014):
It is clear from People v. Cleveland that a finding of inability to perform the duties of a juror may not be based on the juror taking a position contrary to that of the other
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