People v. Perry

Citations

• 65 Cal. 568
• 4 P. 572
• 1884 Cal. LEXIS 634

Syllabus

<p>Criminal Law—Recharging Jury.—It is not error for the court to recall the jury after they have retired for deliberation, and give them further instructions, without a request on their part. Such power is inherent in the court, and is not limited by section 1188 of the Penal Code.</p> <p>Id.—Instructions—Charging Jury as to Pacts—Constitutional Construction.— Certain remarks by the judge in hie charge to the jury, held, not an instruction as to matters of fact within the meaning of the Constitution.</p>