State v. Matthews

TIMMONS-GOODSON, Judge.

Anthony Fernando Matthews (“defendant”) appeals his conviction for robbery with a dangerous weapon. For the reasons stated herein, we find no error in the trial court’s judgment.

The pertinent procedural history of this case is as follows: During jury selection at trial, the State peremptorily challenged prospective jurors Sandra Haney (“Haney”) and Raecheal Weaver (“Weaver”). The defense counsel objected to their removal, noting that defendant, Haney and Weaver were all African-Americans and contended that the challenges were racially motivated. Defense counsel argued…