The People of the State of Colorado, Petitioner v. Sandra L. Jacobson, Respondent — Hood, J., Dissenting

Summary

Justice Hood dissented from the majority’s conclusion that repeated admonitions and limited dissemination of the news report made jury polling unnecessary. The dissent argued that the majority effectively abandoned the established three-step framework requiring inquiry into potentially prejudicial midtrial publicity, including group polling when potential prejudice exists. Applying that framework, the dissent would have found an abuse of discretion and ordered a new trial. Justices Márquez and Gabriel joined the dissent.