Incorrect jury instruction resulting from judge’s “slip of the tongue” is not necessarily reversible error
TRIAL United States v. Jones, No. 06-8003, ___ F.3d ___ (10th Cir. Nov. 8, 2006)(Wyoming). Appeal of conviction for conspiracy to manufacture, distribute, and use cocaine base. HELD: An incorrect instruction to jury resulting from judge’s “slip of the tongue,” without some indication that counsel, parties, or jurors were confused, is not reversible plain error when jury had correct written instructions available during deliberations. Read the opinion here. |
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