State v. Short

MOORE, Justice:

We granted the State’s petition for a writ of certiorari to review the Court of Appeals’ decision finding reversible error in the denial of respondent Short’s right to peremptorily challenge two jurors. 327 S.C. 329, 489 S.E.2d 209 (Ct.App. 1997). We affirm.

FACTS

Short was convicted of armed robbery and three counts of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature. He was sentenced to concurrent terms of twenty-five years for armed robbery and five years for each count of assault and battery.

During jury selection, Short used eight peremptory challenges, all against white…