NMSC: Trial judge properly granted new trial after he had ex parte contact with jury
After a murder trial that involved some confusing jury instructions, the jury appeared to return an inconsistent verdict on one count. Without notifying counsel, the trial judge walked over to the jury room and said “I’m confused about your verdict,” … Continue reading
Posted in New Mexico Supreme Court, Opinions and Analysis
Tagged Double Jeopardy, Ex Parte Communication, Justice Shannon Bacon, New Trial, State v. Aguilar
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