PEOPLE v. JOHNSON


255 A.D.2d 337 (1998)

679 N.Y.S.2d 335

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Dean Johnson, Appellant

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Second Department.

November 2, 1998


Ordered that the judgment is affirmed.

When the jury requests further instructions during its deliberations, the court must "give such requested information or instruction as [it] deems proper" (CPL 310.30). While the court possesses some discretion in framing its supplemental instructions, it must respond meaningfully to the jury's inquiries without prejudice to the defendant (see, People v Almodovar, 62 N.Y.2d 126

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