State v. McQueen

HUNTER, JR., Robert N., Judge.

*543 Brian Michael McQueen ("Defendant") appeals following a jury verdict convicting him of first degree murder and robbery with a firearm. Following the verdicts, the trial court imposed a sentence of life without parole. On appeal, Defendant contends he is entitled to a new trial because the trial court clearly erred in denying his Batson challenges. We disagree and hold the trial court did not commit error.

I. Factual and Procedural Background

On 24 September 2009, a Lee County grand jury indicted Defendant, a Black male, on one count of first degree murder and one…