CALCRIM (Jury Instructions) Section 121. AUTHORITY • Juror May Not Retranslate. People v. Cabrera (1991) 230 Cal.App.3d 300, 303–304 [281 Cal.Rptr. 238]. SECOND
CALCRIM (Jury Instructions) § 121
AUTHORITY
•
Juror May Not Retranslate. People v. Cabrera (1991) 230 Cal.App.3d 300,
303–304 [281 Cal.Rptr. 238].
SECONDARY SOURCES
3 Witkin, California Evidence (5th ed. 2012) Presentation, § 55
4 Millman, Sevilla & Tarlow, California Criminal Defense Practice, Ch. 85,
Submission to Jury and Verdict, § 85.05[4][a][i] (Matthew Bender).
PRETRIAL
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This section of the CALCRIM (Jury Instructions) establishes legal requirements and provisions that apply to specific circumstances in California law.
This section applies when the specific conditions outlined in the statute are met. The exact applicability depends on the facts of each situation.
Penalties vary based on the specific violation and circumstances. They may include fines, imprisonment, or other legal consequences as specified in the California code.
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In simple terms: CALCRIM (Jury Instructions) Section 121. AUTHORITY • Juror May Not Retranslate. People v. Cabrera (1991) 230 Cal.App.3d 300, 303–304 [281 Cal.Rptr. 238]. SECOND. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.