P. v. Martinez
This is an appeal from judgment following a jury verdict finding defendant guilty of first degree murder and finding true a special circumstance allegation. Defendant contends the trial court erred in failing to conduct an inquiry into a juror's observation of conduct by a spectator who appeared to be coaching a witness and the juror's possible discussion of the observation with fellow jurors. Court conclude defendant has not established the trial court abused its discretion. Court affirm the judgment.
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