STERNBERG, Judge.
The defendant, Peter Lazdins, appeals his conviction of second-degree assault. Concluding that the additional instruction given the jury after it indicated it was deadlocked was error, we reverse.
After the jury had deliberated for over thirteen hours, the foreman sent a note to the trial court stating: "We have serious differences and don't anticipate a unanimous decision. Please advise us."
After discussions with counsel the court...
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