Johnson v. State

Because I cannot agree with the majority’s interpretation of Batson1 and its progeny, I must dissent to that portion of the majority’s opinion. As a consequence, I would sustain appellant’s third point of error. In- all other respects, I agree with the majority’s conclusions.

BATSON MOTION

In his third point of error, appellant contends the trial court erred in overruling his objection to the State’s peremptory strike of prospective juror number eight. Specifically, appellant contends the State’s explanation for striking Curtis Evans was not racially neutral because the State did not strike a…