Douglas v. State

BASCHAB, Judge.

The appellant, Megail Douglas, was convicted of unlawful possession of a controlled substance, a violation of § 13A-12-212, Ala.Code 1975. The trial court sentenced him to imprisonment for seven years. The appellant filed a motion for a new trial, which the trial court summarily denied. This appeal followed.

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The appellant argues that the trial court erroneously denied his Batson1 motion. After the jury had been struck, but before it was sworn, the following occurred:

“[Defense counsel]: At this time, Your Honor, the defendant moves for a hearing under Batson v. Kentucky. The…