Rogers v. U.S., No. 73-6336 (U.S. Supreme Court) (422 U.S. 35; 95 S.Ct. 2091) (June 17, 1975) (Justice Burger)
In this case, approximately two hours later after the jury retired for deliberations, the jury sent a note, signed by the foreman, to the trial judge, inquiring whether the court would "accept the Verdict - 'Guilty as charged with extreme mercy of the Court'." Without notifying petitioner or his counsel, ...
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