Finney v. State

After the jury verdict of guilty had been received and published, the judge stated to the jury: "I do want to tell you that I had intended ... it was made known to me that you wanted some further information but we’re trying *876another case and just couldn’t stop at that time. I’m sorry. I hope it wasn’t ...” This was the first knowledge the defendant had that such a request had been made. In the case of Edwards v. State, 233 Ga. 625, 626 (212 SE2d 802) (1975), the court stated unequivocally that, "When the jury requests the court to recharge them on any point, it is the court’s duty to do so.…