California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Ghent, 239 Cal.Rptr. 82, 43 Cal.3d 739 (Cal. 1987):
Despite some critical dictum by the majority in People v. Rodriguez (1986) 42 Cal.3d 730, 788, 230 Cal.Rptr. 667, 726 P.2d 113, I am convinced that age is entirely neutral. It may be considered by the jury "if relevant" (former Pen.Code, 190.3, subd. (h)). How it is to be evaluated may be argued by opposing counsel.
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