Jones v. Commonwealth

I concur with the majority that this case should be reversed and a new trial awarded. My concurrence, however, is based upon the failure of the trial judge to fully inform the jury upon the point to which their inquiry was directed. I do not think we should hold it to be improper for a trial judge to advise the jury of the law of parole and pardon where full information is- given in response to an inquiry of the jury relating to that subject. The reasons assigned for the conclusion of the majority seem to me to be unsound. The conclusion is moreover against the great weight of authority. In…