Wells v. State

STRINGER, Judge.

Robert Wells challenges his conviction for first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of his girlfriend, Sherry Ramey. On appeal he argues that the trial court erred by refusing to strike certain venire persons for cause and by subsequently denying his request for additional peremptory challenges. We agree and reverse.

Following voir dire, Wells challenged two prospective jurors for cause: Diane Meyers (# 24) and Patricia Brooks (# 17). Ms. Meyers indicated that she was “really against any kind of guns,” and if she had her way, guns would not exist. When asked whether she…