In the Interest of M.M.O.P.

Opinion by

Judge PLANK.

M.M.O.P. appeals the judgment of delinquency entered and the sentence imposed following a jury verdict finding him guilty of conduct which would constitute first degree assault if committed by an adult. We affirm.

I

M.M.O.P. first contends that his right to equal protection was violated by the trial court’s failure to grant each side five rather than four peremptory challenges. We disagree.

While peremptory challenges are an important right of an accused, they are not constitutionally required, People v. Hollis, 670 P.2d 441 (Colo.App.1983), and the opportunity for such…