His Majesty the King v. Jennifer Pan, et al.

What is the test for placing alternative theories of liability for a homicide to a jury?
What level of respect should an appellate court give to a trial judge's decision on whether an alternative explanation or defense is plausible enough to be considered?
Should appellate courts remit associated counts for retrial where doing otherwise risks inconsistent trial verdicts?
Is the tainting doctrine part of the test for remittance or for application of curative proviso?
Which party bears the onus for establishing tainting and remittance?
Did the trial judge properly assess the evidence regarding any reasonable concerns of bias or unfairness due to juror interference? Was the inquiry into juror issues sufficient and thorough?

What level of deference should be given to the trial judge’s decisions regarding juror issues?