State v. Mosely

Lawrence Mosely (“Mosely”) appeals his convictions of two counts of distribution of a controlled substance. Mosely argues that the State’s peremptory strike of two African-American members of a jury venire panel violated Batson v. Kentucky, 476 U.S. 79, 106 S.Ct. 1712, 90 L.Ed.2d 69 (1986). Because the State’s explanation for exercising a peremptory strike on one of the African-American venirepersons was not race neutral, we reverse and remand.

Factual and Procedural Background

Mosely was charged with and convicted of two counts of distribution of a controlled substance in the Circuit Court of.…