How have the courts interpreted jury instructions in cases where a jury failed to return a verdict?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Froesch v. Chambi, G053546 (Cal. App. 2018):
failed to follow this instruction. Absent contrary evidence, we must presume the jury followed the trial court's instructions. (People v. Boyette (2002) 29 Cal.4th 381, 436.)
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