State v. Grant

Citations

• 988 N.W.2d 563
• 2023 ND 62

Syllabus

A Batson challenge includes a three-step inquiry: (1) A defendant must make a prima facie showing that a peremptory challenge has been exercised on the basis of race (2) If that showing has been made, the prosecution must offer a race-neutral basis for striking the juror in question and, (3) In light of the parties' submissions, the trial court must determine whether the defendant has shown purposeful discrimination. The burden for showing purposeful discrimination rests upon the opponent of the peremptory strike. In reviewing challenges to the sufficiency of the evidence on appeal, the defendant bears the burden of showing the evidence reveals no reasonable inference of guilt when viewed in the light most favorable to the verdict.