LEVINE, J.
The issue presented is whether the trial court erred in denying the appellant's motion for new trial, where a juror used a smartphone during a break in jury deliberations to look up the definition of "prudent," a term used in the jury instructions and during closing arguments. We find that it was error to deny the motion, and the appellant is entitled to a new trial.
The appellant was charged by indictment with first-degree murder and convicted...
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