State v. Michael Ross, II (072042)

During the trial of defendant Michael Ross II for two counts of first-degree murder, two weapons offenses and hindering apprehension, the jury twice interrupted its deliberations to communicate with the trial court. On the fifth day of deliberations, the jury advised the court that it was “unable to reach a unanimous decision on any count” of defendant’s indictment, and sought instruction from the court. The trial court directed the jury to resume deliberating, with a view to reaching an agreement, if such agreement could be achieved without impairing the judgment of individual jurors. The…