Since the deliberating jury's note stated that it was deadlocked as to both defendant and his codefendant, the provisions of CPL 310.70 regarding rendition of a partial verdict did not apply, and the court properly exercised its discretion in denying defendant's request that it instruct the jury that in the event it reached a verdict as to only one defendant it could report that situation to the court. The jury did not request any information on this subject, and defendant...
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