In Giuca, the court "perform[ed] a balancing act" weighing the important policy of protecting jurors from post-trial harassment against the Defendant's right to a fair trial.
Summary of this case from People v. KolkoApril 1, 2009.
Crimes — Jurors — Misconduct of Juror.
In Giuca, the court "perform[ed] a balancing act" weighing the important policy of protecting jurors from post-trial harassment against the Defendant's right to a fair trial.
Summary of this case from People v. KolkoIn Giuca, the court “perform[ed] a balancing act” weighing the important policy of protecting jurors from post-trial harassment against the Defendant's right to a fair trial.
Summary of this case from People v. KolkoFull title:People v. Giuca (John)
Court:Supreme Court of the State of New York. Kings County
Date published: Apr 1, 2009
Generally, improper influences, or "extraneous influences," constitute "juror exposure to prejudicial…
People v. KolkoGenerally, improper influences, or “extraneous influences,” constitute “juror exposure to prejudicial…