· 6/12/2008
Diomampo v. State
Citations
- 185 P.3d 1031
- 124 Nev. 414
- 124 Nev. Adv. Rep. 41
- 2008 Nev. LEXIS 44
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- recognizing that Batson is concerned with the improper removal of potential jurors through peremptory challenges
- explaining that the district court's determination regarding the question of discriminatory purpose is given \great deference\ on appeal
- explaining that discriminatory jury selection in violation of Batson constitutes structural error that requires reversal
- observing that this court has \not reach fed] the issue of whether using a peremptory challenge to dismiss a minority juror because of a true language barrier constitutes de facto discrimination\
- stating that \Mlle trial court's determination to admit or exclude evidence of prior bad acts is a decision within its discretionary authority and is to be given great deference\ (alteration in original) (internal quotation marks omitted)
- stating that \Mlle trial court's determination to admit or exclude evidence of prior bad acts is a decision within its discretionary authority and is to be given great deference\ (alteration in original) (internal quotation marks omitted)
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Judges: Maupin, Gibbons, Hardesty, Parraguirre, Douglas, Cherry, Saitta
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