Supreme Court of Connecticut· 4/6/1999

State v. Hodge

Citations

248 Conn. 207
726 A.2d 531
1999 Conn. LEXIS 76

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recognizing that the dual motivation analysis is appropriate in a certain set of circumstances
recognizing that the dual motivation analysis is appropriate in a certain set of circumstances
holding that Batson extends to religion, but “to the extent that the state’s attorney had excused [a juror for] certain views that could impair his ability to decide the case” rather than simply “religious affiliation,” the peremptory challenge would stand
holding that federal law prohibits peremptories based on religious affiliation
finding reasonable basis for peremptory challenge based on venireperson’s testimony that “in the event of a conflict between the court’s instructions and his religious beliefs, he would seek guidance from his religious leader about how to handle the situation”
“[0]ne’s religious affiliation, like one’s race or gender, bears no relation to that person’s ability to serve as a juror.”

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Judges: Berdon, McDonald, Palmer

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