to these questions. [¶] Do you believe that you have been able to understand all of the terms that have been [used] in this courtroom?
"Juror No. 3: Yes.
"The Court: Do you have a language barrier in any way that has an [effect on] your ability to understand the legal terms?
"Juror No. 3: It's possible.
"The Court: Sir, let me ask you this: is English your native language?
"Juror No. 3: No.
"The Court: What is your native language?
"Juror No. 3: Spanish.
"The Court: Spanish. How long have you spoken English, sir?
"Juror No. 3: Twenty years.
"The Court: And how long have you been fluent in English? Do you understand that question?
"Juror No. 3: Yes. About 20 years.
*472 "The Court: Twenty years. During the course of this trial, do you believe that you were unable to understand any of the testimony because of any language difficulties?
"Juror No. 3: No.
"The Court: You believe you understood everything that was spoken in court?
"Juror No. 3: Yes.
"The Court: Okay. Did you miss anything, do you think, because of your language skills?
"Juror No. 3: No.
"The Court: Do you believe because of your language skills that you don't understand the jury instructions?
"Juror No. 3: Possibly legal terminology, maybe.
"The Court: Okay. Do you, sir, feel emotional about this case?
"Juror No. 3: I don't think so.
"The Court: You do not believe you're emotional?
"Juror No. 3: Not necessarily.
"The Court: Did you state to the other jurors that: One man's life has been ruined, how can we ruin another man's life?
"Juror No. 3: That was an excuse.
"The Court: Did you state that; did you make that statement?
"Juror No. 3: Indirectly.
"The Court: What do you mean by `indirectly'; did you say that or not?
"Juror No. 3: During conference in the jury?
"The Court: Yes, did you say that?
"Juror No. 3: I guess.
"The Court: You guess or you did?
"Juror No. 3: I guess I did.
"The Court: You guess you did. Sir, what did you mean by that? Are you considering penalty or punishment in this case?
"Juror No. 3: I meant there was a disagreement on the level of -
"The Court: I don't want you to tell me how you're voting on which charges now. I don't want to interrupt you, but what I need to know is are you considering the possible penalty or punishment should you vote guilty in this case?
"Juror No. 3: No.
"The Court: What did you mean by that statement, then, `How can we ruin another man's life?'
"Juror No. 3: Because there was a disagreement on the way were deciding.
"The Court" Do you think that if you vote in this case that you would be ruining Mr. Alas' life?
"Juror No. 3: Excuse me?
"The Court: Do you think that you would be ruining his life if you voted guilty in this case?
"Juror No. 3: It