Mayes v. State

SMITH, Presiding Judge.

Corey Mayes appeals from his convictions on two counts of aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Mayes asserts the trial court erred by (1) denying his challenge to the composition of the jury under Batson v. Kentucky, 476 U. S. 79 (106 SC 1712, 90 LE2d 69) (1986), and (2) denying his request for a charge to the jury on mere presence. Finding no error, we affirm.

1. Mayes, who is African-American, contends the trial court erred by denying his Batson challenge to the prosecutor’s use…