People v. Perry
California Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the Superior Court of the city and county of San Francisco, and from an order refusing a new trial. The defendant was charged with and convicted of the crime of grand larceny. The remaining facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtMcKinstry, J.
No substantial error was committed by the court below. Two hours after the jury had retired for delibera*569tion, the court, without any request on the part of the jurors, directed that they be brought in, and proceeded to recharge them. It is not complained that the court erred in its recharge with respect to any matter of law, but it is contended that, by section 1138 of the Penal Code, the court is prohibited from charging a jury after they have retired, unless they shall themselves request the officer to conduct them into court. In the case at bar defendant and his counsel were present when…
2Cases cited1 opinion
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