Chambers v. State

FARMER, Judge.

Chambers appeals from his conviction and sentence on one count of felony DUI. During the voir dire examination of jurors, Chambers peremptorily struck juror Laval-ley because her husband is a retired firefighter, police officer and paramedic. The following exchange occurred:

DEFENSE: We’ll strike Anita Lavalley, Your Honor.

PROSECUTOR: Ask counsel to state a gender-neutral reason for striking Ms. La-valley. She’s a woman.

DEFENSE: She said her husband was a cop, Your Honor.

The trial court sustained the State’s objection. Defendant contends that the trial court’s denial of his…