Opinion ID: 2548554
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: The Trial Court's Comments to the Jury

Text: At the end of the court day on Monday, October 25, 1999, the trial judge gave this admonishment to the jury: Don't talk about the case. Don't form any opinions. And we'll reconvene then on Wednesday at 8:45 a.m., all right, for a full day, for a full day. [¶] Okay. We'll see you Wednesday. Only those who want to get credit, come tomorrow.  (Italics added.) At the end of the day on Wednesday, October 27, 1999, the trial court similarly directed the jury: No court tomorrow. But I'm going to allow you to come in and have credit. And we'll pick up on Friday morning. [¶] Attorneys, I want you here at 8:30. We have a few things we have to talk about. [¶] Attorneys at 8:30. Jurors at 8:45. Don't talk about the case. Don't form any opinions, and we'll see you Friday. But if you come in tomorrow, you'll get credit.  (Italics added.) [2]