Alonzo v. State

Jamar Alonzo (“Alonzo”) appeals from his conviction for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Because the trial court properly followed the analysis as required by Melbourne v. State, 679 So.2d 759 (Fla.1996), we affirm Alonzo’s conviction.

On appeal, Alonzo argues that during jury selection the trial court erred in allowing the State’s peremptory strike of prospective juror Harbin, an African-American, over the objection of defense counsel without the trial court making a specific finding that the State’s reason for the strike was genuine. Alonzo contends that the following exchange…