Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York
can a judge come off the bench to help the d.a in a murder trial when the jury is deadlocked and they ask for a read back.
Asked on 5/10/12, 6:36 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Emile Barton
Law Offices of Emile J. Barton
A judge's role is limited to that of an impartial "trier or finder of law" in a criminal trial where there is a jury. As such, the judge must only answer or clarify any questions that a particular juror or the jury as a whole has regarding evidence presented during trial, or questions concerning the applicable law during trial.
Answered on 5/17/12, 8:11 am
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