Order reversed, on the law, verdict reinstated, and case remanded to Criminal Term for the imposition of sentence.
The trial court improperly set aside the jury's verdict. After a letter was sent by the defendant's attorney to a juror — without either the court or the District Attorney being informed that the letter was being sent — a motion to set aside the verdict was made and a hearing was ordered. The juror testified that she had some misgivings...
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