People v. Novotny

Opinion by

Judge WEBB.

Defendant, Martin appeals the judgment of conviction entered on jury verdicts finding him guilty of first degree murder (after deliberation) and first degree burglary. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

I

Defendant first contends the trial court committed reversible error by denying his challenge for cause to a prospective juror who was employed as an assistant attorney general. We agree.

Section 16-10-108(1)(k), C.R.S.2009, requires a trial court to sustain a challenge for cause to a prospective juror who is "a compensated employee of a public law enforcement agency."…