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Section 3551 | CALCRIM (Jury Instructions)

CALCRIM (Jury Instructions) Section 3551. • Keep an Open Mind. People v. Selby (1926) 198 Cal. 426, 439 [245 P. 426]. • Alternate Methods of Deliberation. Peopl

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Section 3551

CALCRIM (Jury Instructions) § 3551

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Keep an Open Mind. People v. Selby (1926) 198 Cal. 426, 439 [245 P. 426].

Alternate Methods of Deliberation. People v. Moore (2002) 96 Cal.App.4th 1105,
1118 [117 Cal.Rptr.2d 715].
SECONDARY SOURCES
6 Witkin & Epstein, California Criminal Law (4th ed. 2012) Criminal Judgment,
§ 44.
4 Millman, Sevilla & Tarlow, California Criminal Defense Practice, Ch. 85,
Submission to Jury and Verdict. § 85.05 (Matthew Bender).
3552–3574.
Reserved for Future Use
CALCRIM No. 3551
POST-TRIAL: CONCLUDING
1106

Common Questions

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 3551. • Keep an Open Mind. People v. Selby (1926) 198 Cal. 426, 439 [245 P. 426]. • Alternate Methods of Deliberation. Peopl. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.

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