KY v. Brett Hankison Trial Day 6 - Jury Instructions

TL;DR

The judge provides general instructions to the jury for deliberation in the Brett Hankinson case, including note-taking, exhibit review, question asking, and verdict procedures.

Transcript

all right good morning ladies and gentlemen anything to report from the break last night very good all right um you've now heard all of the evidence that you're going to hear in the case and it will soon be time for you to deliberate the case so at this time i want to give you some general instructions before i read to you the law of the case each ... Read More

Key Insights

• 💼 The jury must decide the case independently but after considering all the evidence impartially.
• 👻 Note-taking is allowed during the trial for personal reference.
• ❓ Exhibits will be provided to the jury during deliberation for further examination.
• 😷 Questions can be asked during deliberation by writing them down and submitting them to the judge.
• 🧑‍⚖️ The judge can only answer specific questions related to defined terms or existing instructions.
• ❓ Only evidence admitted during the trial can be sent back to the jury during deliberation.
• ❓ A deputy sheriff ensures no interference with the jury's deliberations.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the purpose of taking notes during the trial?

Note-taking allows jurors to refresh their own memory but should not be used to challenge another juror's recollection.

Q: Can the jury request additional evidence during deliberation?

Only evidence admitted during the trial can be sent back to the jury; if it was not admitted, it cannot be requested.

Q: How can the jury ask questions during deliberation?

Jurors can write down their questions and submit them by knocking on the jury room door, and the judge will determine if it can be answered.

Q: Can the judge provide definitions or add to the instructions during deliberation?

The judge can provide explanations for specific terms or instructions if they are already included but cannot add new instructions.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The judge provides instructions to the jury to decide the Brett Hankinson case impartially and based on the presented evidence, disregarding the judge's rulings.

• The jury can take notes during the trial for personal reference and use exhibits during deliberation.

• If a question arises during deliberation, the jury can write it down, and the judge will decide if it can be answered.