Gustave v. State

Summary

The Supreme Court of Delaware affirmed the denial of Gustave’s motions for a mistrial and a new trial after video clips of his own incriminating statements were mistakenly sent to the jury room during deliberations. The court held that the clips had been properly presented during trial, their brief re viewing did not cause significant prejudice, and the prompt curative instruction was sufficient to remedy any possible error. The court also held that Gustave failed to establish either actual prejudice or inherently prejudicial circumstances warranting a new trial.