People v. Walker 

(Reconsideration of 7/15/10 opinion per Supreme Court's supervisory order of 3/8/11.) Defendant was convicted of first degree murder. Court's remark to jury, midway through trial, "you'll continue to work until you reach a verdict" did not mislead jury or coerce jury; remark was not made just prior to or during deliberations, but was to give jurors information for scheduling. Court's error in failing to ask juror panels if they understood and accepted principle that Defendant was not required to offer any evidence on his own behalf was not plain error. Defendant presented evidence at trial, and failed to show evidence of biased jury affecting integrity of trial. Defendant's comments about his dissatifaction with his counsel, at pretrial status, were general, conclusory comments but did not state a specific claim with supporting facts. Thus court was not required to conduct further inquiry about ineffective assistance of counsel claim. Mittimus corrected to reflect single conviction for most serious charge. (SALONE and STERBA, concurring.)