People v. Hutchinson
Supreme Court of California
455 P.2d 132 (Cal. 1969)
Relevant factsFree
After being convicted of possession of marijuana for sale, Hutchinson (defendant) moved for a new trial based partly on a juror's affidavit alleging the bailiff's statements and conduct improperly influenced the jury's deliberations; the trial court held the affidavit inadmissible under existing precedent and denied the motion, and Hutchinson appealed.
IssueFree
Whether a juror's affidavit describing objective facts about a bailiff's improper influence on jury deliberations is admissible to impeach the resulting verdict.