People v. Trujillo

Opinion by

Judge ROY.

Defendant, John Trujillo, appeals the trial court's order issued on remand, denying his challenge to the prosecution's use of its peremptory challenges pursuant to Batson v. Kentucky, 476 U.S. 79, 106 S.Ct. 1712, 90 L.Ed.2d 69 (1986)(Batson challenge). We affirm.

Defendant was convicted of first degree murder, attempted aggravated robbery, first degree assault, and four counts of aggravated robbery. He was sentenced to life in prison without the benefit of parole for first degree murder, and various concurrent and consecutive sentences on the other charges.

During jury…