While we are troubled by some portions of the supplemental instructions the court gave to the jury after being advised that it could not reach a verdict, it is clear, under the facts of this case, that the instructions lacked a coercive effect, since the jury continued to deliberate for over six hours before rendering its verdict, which we find is amply supported by the evidence. Accordingly, we affirm the judgment of conviction, but write to point out those portions of the...
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