In what circumstances will the jury be allowed to retire to consider their verdict?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Moretti, E050110, Super.Ct.No. SWF027860 (Cal. App. 2011):
evidence. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, we presume the jury understood and followed the instructions given. (People v. Gray (2005) 37 Cal.4th 168, 217.)
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