Supreme Court of Minnesota· 8/2/2001

State v. McDonough

Citations

631 N.W.2d 373
2001 Minn. LEXIS 474
2001 WL 869332

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concluding that McDonough’s “alibi witness’ testimony was discredited and contradicted by a significant amount of other evidence”
concluding “that the district court did not err in denying McDonough’s motion to dismiss the indictment”
illustrating that, where the district court clearly and comprehensively instructed the jury regarding the burden of proof, attempts to shift the burden of proof are often nonprejudicial
rejecting Batson challenge, in part, because the jurors were all asked the same questions
“Unless a discriminatory intent was inherent in the prosecutor’s explanation, the reason offered will be deemed race neutral.” (quotation omitted)
“[A] prosecutor’s attempts to shift the burden of proof are often nonprejudicial and harmless where, as here, the district court clearly and thoroughly instructed the jury regarding the burden of proof.”

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Judges: Gilbert

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