Seubert v. State

OPINION

COHEN, Justice.

In a joint trial, appellant was found guilty of aggravated sexual assault and attempted aggravated kidnapping, and the jury assessed punishment of 40 years imprisonment for the former offense and five years for the latter.

Appellant, who is white, contends that the trial court erred in denying his motion to dismiss the jury because at least one black venire member was peremptorily struck by the prosecutor solely on the basis of race. The State contends that a white defendant lacks standing to complain that black venire members were struck on the basis of race.

Appellant…