BENTON, J.
By motion for new trial, Gilbert Ramirez alleged that premature jury deliberations or conversations had deprived him of a fair trial. Stating that "even if it happened" it "would not be a basis for granting the motion for new trial," the learned trial judge denied the motion, ruling that, whenever a jury's deliberations occur, they inhere in the verdict. We vacate the order denying appellant's motion for new trial, along with his judgment and sentence,...
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