State v. Goode

OPINION

APODACA, Judge.

Defendant appeals his conviction for aggravated battery, raising two issues. He first contends his constitutional rights were violated by the state’s peremptory challenge of the only member of his race who was on the panel of potential jurors. In addition, he argues there was insufficient evidence to convict him. We disagree with defendant’s contentions and affirm his conviction.

I. PEREMPTORY CHALLENGE ISSUE

Defendant is black. The crime for which he was convicted involved a white victim. The jury panel assembled for defendant’s trial included only one black person, a Ms.…