Can a jury consider the evidence that supports the murder charge in determining whether a defendant committed domestic violence?

We acknowledge that some of the prosecutor's statements may have suggested to the jury that it could consider the evidence relevant to the murder charge in determining whether defendant committed the domestic violence charges. (See Grant, supra, 113 Cal.App.4th at pp. 590-591.) On balance, however, in light of the strength of both sets of charges and the court's instructions, those statements did not result in "gross unfairness" violating defendant's due process rights. (See People v. Yeoman (2003) 31 Cal.4th 93, 139 [jurors are presumed to understand and follow the court's instructions].)

3. Remand for a new sentencing hearing is necessary in light of SB 620.