Dukes v. State

Sears, Justice.

Appellant Ellis Dukes, Jr., appeals his convictions for murder, aggravated assault, kidnapping, and armed robbery. Finding no error associated with either the trial court’s handling of the State’s peremptory challenges during jury selection or the court’s evidentiary rulings during trial, we affirm.

The evidence of record shows that appellant, along with co-defendants Ivey, Rozier, and Quarterman, planned to rob the Hardee’s restaurant where Quarterman, who is appellant’s nephew, was employed. On the evening of the robbery, Quarterman was working at the Hardee’s when appellant…