What is the standard for giving a jury an explanation of the facts?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Hill, A149469 (Cal. App. 2018):
information. [Citation.] Indeed, comments diverging from the standard are often risky. . . . But a court must do more than figuratively throw up its hands and tell the jury it cannot help. It must at least consider how it can best aid the jury. It should decide as to each jury question whether further explanation is desirable, or whether it should merely reiterate the instructions already given." (People v. Beardslee (1991) 53 Cal.3d 68, 97.)
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