exercise of a peremptory challenge (New York) · Go Syfert
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exercise of a peremptory challenge in New York

21 New York opinions name it 3 courts 1980–2021 1 in the last five years

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Followed or applied (14)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Hernandezgreen
ny · 1990 · cited in 4 New York opinions naming this issue, 1992–2021
2 sentences

2021We recognize that the prosecutor's reasons for the exercise of a peremptory challenge need not rise to the level justifying a [*3]challenge for cause ( Batson v Kentucky , 476 US at 97 ; People v Hernandez , 75 NY2d 350, 355 [1990], affd 500 US 352 [1991]).

1997In any event, the court properly concluded that the prosecutor’s multiple stated grounds for the exercise of a peremptory challenge against each of the two individuals in question were non-pretextual (see, Purkett v Elem, 514 US 765 ; People v Hernandez, 75 NY2d 350 , affd 500 US 352 ).

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Batson v. Kentuckygreen
scotus · 1986 · cited in 3 New York opinions naming this issue, 1992–2021
2 sentences

2021We recognize that the prosecutor's reasons for the exercise of a peremptory challenge need not rise to the level justifying a [*3]challenge for cause ( Batson v Kentucky , 476 US at 97 ; People v Hernandez , 75 NY2d 350, 355 [1990], affd 500 US 352 [1991]).

1992The prosecutor’s reasons for the exercise of a peremptory challenge need not rise to the level justifying a challenge for cause (Batson v Kentucky, 476 US 79, 97 , supra; People v Hernandez, 75 NY2d 350, 355, supra).

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People v. Smocumgreen
ny · 2003 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2005–2008
2 sentences

2008The Court of Appeals has expressly stated that Batson applies to the exercise of a peremptory challenge with respect to a single juror (see People v Smocum, 99 NY2d 418, 421-422 [2003]; People v Brown, 97 NY2d 500, 507 [2002]).

2005Mindful that the People’s race-neutral explanation for the exercise of a peremptory challenge does not have to be plausible or persuasive (see People v Skervin, 13 AD3d 661 , 662 [2004], lv denied 5 NY3d 833 [2005]) and need only be “facially permissible” (People v Smocum, supra at 422 ), we conclude that the People overcame whatever inference of discrimination was set forth by the defense in connection with that juror (see People v Richardson, 193 AD2d 969, 971-972 [1993], lv denied 82 NY2d 725 [1993]; People v Dabbs, 192 AD2d 932, 934 [1993], lv denied 82 NY2d 707 [1993]; see also People v B

12
People v. Bennettgreen
nyappdiv · 1994 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 1996–2005
2 sentences

2005Further, we afford considerable deference to County Court’s determination that the People’s proffered explanations were nonpretextual, especially since the court was present for the entire voir dire and uniquely situated to assess the demeanor and body language of this juror (see People v Hernandez, 75 NY2d 350, 356-357 [1990], affd 500 US 352 [1991]; see also People v Bennett, 206 AD2d 382, 383 [1994], lv denied 85 NY2d 859 [1995]).

1996Defense counsel’s explanation that he was concerned about the prospective juror’s association with the police is not pretextual on its face (see, People v Bennett, 206 AD2d 382 ; People v Williams, 176 AD2d 245 ).

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People v. Paynegreen
ny · 1996 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 1997–2005
2 sentences

2005Under the circumstances, we find permissible justifications for the exercise of a peremptory challenge (see generally People v Payne, supra at 183; see also United States v Hinton, 94 F3d 396, 397-398 [1996]).

1997Memorandum: The prosecutor provided a race-neutral explanation for the exercise of a peremptory challenge against an Afro-American potential juror, and defendant failed to sustain his burden of persuasion that the prosecutor’s explanation was a pretext for racial discrimination (s ee, People v Payne, 88 NY2d 172, 181 ; People v Allen, 86 NY2d 101, 110 ).

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People v. Browngreen
ny · 2002 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008The Court of Appeals has expressly stated that Batson applies to the exercise of a peremptory challenge with respect to a single juror (see People v Smocum, 99 NY2d 418, 421-422 [2003]; People v Brown, 97 NY2d 500, 507 [2002]).

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United States v. Donald E. Hinton, Sr.green
ca7 · 1996 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005Under the circumstances, we find permissible justifications for the exercise of a peremptory challenge (see generally People v Payne, supra at 183; see also United States v Hinton, 94 F3d 396, 397-398 [1996]).

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People v. Bryantgreen
ny · 2004 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005Mindful that the People’s race-neutral explanation for the exercise of a peremptory challenge does not have to be plausible or persuasive (see People v Skervin, 13 AD3d 661 , 662 [2004], lv denied 5 NY3d 833 [2005]) and need only be “facially permissible” (People v Smocum, supra at 422 ), we conclude that the People overcame whatever inference of discrimination was set forth by the defense in connection with that juror (see People v Richardson, 193 AD2d 969, 971-972 [1993], lv denied 82 NY2d 725 [1993]; People v Dabbs, 192 AD2d 932, 934 [1993], lv denied 82 NY2d 707 [1993]; see also People v B

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People v. Andrewsgreen
ny · 2004 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005Mindful that the People’s race-neutral explanation for the exercise of a peremptory challenge does not have to be plausible or persuasive (see People v Skervin, 13 AD3d 661 , 662 [2004], lv denied 5 NY3d 833 [2005]) and need only be “facially permissible” (People v Smocum, supra at 422 ), we conclude that the People overcame whatever inference of discrimination was set forth by the defense in connection with that juror (see People v Richardson, 193 AD2d 969, 971-972 [1993], lv denied 82 NY2d 725 [1993]; People v Dabbs, 192 AD2d 932, 934 [1993], lv denied 82 NY2d 707 [1993]; see also People v B

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People v. Dabbsgreen
nyappdiv · 1993 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005Mindful that the People’s race-neutral explanation for the exercise of a peremptory challenge does not have to be plausible or persuasive (see People v Skervin, 13 AD3d 661 , 662 [2004], lv denied 5 NY3d 833 [2005]) and need only be “facially permissible” (People v Smocum, supra at 422 ), we conclude that the People overcame whatever inference of discrimination was set forth by the defense in connection with that juror (see People v Richardson, 193 AD2d 969, 971-972 [1993], lv denied 82 NY2d 725 [1993]; People v Dabbs, 192 AD2d 932, 934 [1993], lv denied 82 NY2d 707 [1993]; see also People v B

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People v. Richardsongreen
nyappdiv · 1993 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005Mindful that the People’s race-neutral explanation for the exercise of a peremptory challenge does not have to be plausible or persuasive (see People v Skervin, 13 AD3d 661 , 662 [2004], lv denied 5 NY3d 833 [2005]) and need only be “facially permissible” (People v Smocum, supra at 422 ), we conclude that the People overcame whatever inference of discrimination was set forth by the defense in connection with that juror (see People v Richardson, 193 AD2d 969, 971-972 [1993], lv denied 82 NY2d 725 [1993]; People v Dabbs, 192 AD2d 932, 934 [1993], lv denied 82 NY2d 707 [1993]; see also People v B

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People v. Ballgreen
nyappdiv · 2004 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005Mindful that the People’s race-neutral explanation for the exercise of a peremptory challenge does not have to be plausible or persuasive (see People v Skervin, 13 AD3d 661 , 662 [2004], lv denied 5 NY3d 833 [2005]) and need only be “facially permissible” (People v Smocum, supra at 422 ), we conclude that the People overcame whatever inference of discrimination was set forth by the defense in connection with that juror (see People v Richardson, 193 AD2d 969, 971-972 [1993], lv denied 82 NY2d 725 [1993]; People v Dabbs, 192 AD2d 932, 934 [1993], lv denied 82 NY2d 707 [1993]; see also People v B

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People v. Williamsgreen
nyappdiv · 2004 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005Mindful that the People’s race-neutral explanation for the exercise of a peremptory challenge does not have to be plausible or persuasive (see People v Skervin, 13 AD3d 661 , 662 [2004], lv denied 5 NY3d 833 [2005]) and need only be “facially permissible” (People v Smocum, supra at 422 ), we conclude that the People overcame whatever inference of discrimination was set forth by the defense in connection with that juror (see People v Richardson, 193 AD2d 969, 971-972 [1993], lv denied 82 NY2d 725 [1993]; People v Dabbs, 192 AD2d 932, 934 [1993], lv denied 82 NY2d 707 [1993]; see also People v B

2005Moreover, inasmuch as defendant declined to address the issue further during the colloquy with County Court, we cannot conclude that he met his “ultimate burden of showing that the reasons given were merely a pretext for intentional discrimination” (People v Skervin, supra at 662; see People v Payne, 88 NY2d 172, 181 [1996]).

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People v. Burgessgreen
nyappdiv · 1995 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
1 sentence

1995Defense counsel’s explanation that Levin had been a crime victim was not pretextual on its face (People v Dixon, supra, at 18 ; see, People v Brown, 212 AD2d 539 ; People v Jupiter, 210 AD2d 431 ), and it was related to the factual circumstances of the case (see, People v Martinez, 207 AD2d 807 ; People v Williams, 199 AD2d 445 ).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (25)

CaseCitedYears
Hernandez v. New York green
scotus · 1991
2 sentences

2021We recognize that the prosecutor's reasons for the exercise of a peremptory challenge need not rise to the level justifying a [*3]challenge for cause ( Batson v Kentucky , 476 US at 97 ; People v Hernandez , 75 NY2d 350, 355 [1990], affd 500 US 352 [1991]).

2002When evaluating whether a gender-neutral explanation for the exercise of a peremptory challenge is pretextual, a trial court is generally in the best position to make the determination (see Hernandez v New York, supra).

81995–2021
People v. Dixon green
nyappdiv · 1994
2 sentences

2000While a trial court is generally in the best position to evaluate whether a racially-neutral explanation for the exercise of a peremptory challenge is pretextual (see, Hernandez v New York, 500 US 352 ; People v Dixon, 202 AD2d 12 ), we find that the prosecutor’s explanation for striking one of these jurors, i.e., that she had only a high school education, was pretextual under the circumstances of this case.

1996While a trial court is generally in the best position to evaluate whether a gender-neutral explanation for the exercise of a peremptory challenge is pretextual (see, Hernandez v New York, 500 US 352 ; People v Dixon, 202 AD2d 12 ), we agree with the defendant that defense counsel’s explanation was improperly rejected by the trial court.

41995–2000
People v. Allen green
ny · 1995
2 sentences

1998A party need give no reason at all for the exercise of a peremptory challenge (see, People v Allen, 86 NY2d 101, 109 ), and thus step one of the Batson inquiry requires the defendant to establish a prima facie case by showing that “there exist facts and other relevant circumstances sufficient to raise an inference that the prosecution used its peremptory challenges to exclude potential jurors because of their race” (People v Childress, 81 NY2d 263, 266 ).

1997Memorandum: The prosecutor provided a race-neutral explanation for the exercise of a peremptory challenge against an Afro-American potential juror, and defendant failed to sustain his burden of persuasion that the prosecutor’s explanation was a pretext for racial discrimination (s ee, People v Payne, 88 NY2d 172, 181 ; People v Allen, 86 NY2d 101, 110 ).

31995–1998
People v. Culhane green
ny · 1973
2 sentences

1984The theory of this rule — a codification of the common law (People v Culhane, 33 NY2d 90, 97 ) — is that it is necessary that the objectionable juror be forced upon the complaining party who could not be rid of the juror by the exercise of a peremptory challenge (Busch, Law and Tactics in Jury Trials, § 77).

1980It is only when a prospective juror has been challenged for cause and that challenge has been denied that such an issue is preserved for appellate review (CPL 270.15, subd 4; 270.20, subd 2; People v Provenzano, 50 NY2d 420 ; People v Culhane, 33 NY2d 90 ).

21980–1984
People v. Spaulding green
ny · 2005
1 sentence

2005Mindful that the People’s race-neutral explanation for the exercise of a peremptory challenge does not have to be plausible or persuasive (see People v Skervin, 13 AD3d 661 , 662 [2004], lv denied 5 NY3d 833 [2005]) and need only be “facially permissible” (People v Smocum, supra at 422 ), we conclude that the People overcame whatever inference of discrimination was set forth by the defense in connection with that juror (see People v Richardson, 193 AD2d 969, 971-972 [1993], lv denied 82 NY2d 725 [1993]; People v Dabbs, 192 AD2d 932, 934 [1993], lv denied 82 NY2d 707 [1993]; see also People v B

12005–2005
People v. Richie green
nyappdiv · 1995
1 sentence

2004The defendant met his burden of showing that the prosecutor’s reason for the exercise of a peremptory challenge to a prospective juror was a pretext for racial discrimination (see People v Pierrot, 289 AD2d 511 [2001]; People v Richie, supra).

12004–2004
People v. Pierrot green
nyappdiv · 2001
1 sentence

2004The defendant met his burden of showing that the prosecutor’s reason for the exercise of a peremptory challenge to a prospective juror was a pretext for racial discrimination (see People v Pierrot, 289 AD2d 511 [2001]; People v Richie, supra).

12004–2004
People v. Reyes green
nyappdiv · 2000
1 sentence

2001An implicit rejection of the claim that use of a peremptory challenge was pretextual is entitled to great deference (People v Reyes, 274 AD2d 323 , lv denied 95 NY2d 870 ).

12001–2001
People v. Cuevas neutral
nyappdiv · 2000
1 sentence

2001Work experience, or the lack thereof, is a race-neutral and non-pretextual reason for the exercise of a peremptory challenge (People v Cuevas, 277 AD2d 56 ).

12001–2001
People v. Childress green
ny · 1993
1 sentence

1998A party need give no reason at all for the exercise of a peremptory challenge (see, People v Allen, 86 NY2d 101, 109 ), and thus step one of the Batson inquiry requires the defendant to establish a prima facie case by showing that “there exist facts and other relevant circumstances sufficient to raise an inference that the prosecution used its peremptory challenges to exclude potential jurors because of their race” (People v Childress, 81 NY2d 263, 266 ).

11998–1998
Purkett v. Elem green
scotus · 1995
1 sentence

1997In any event, the court properly concluded that the prosecutor’s multiple stated grounds for the exercise of a peremptory challenge against each of the two individuals in question were non-pretextual (see, Purkett v Elem, 514 US 765 ; People v Hernandez, 75 NY2d 350 , affd 500 US 352 ).

11997–1997
People v. Williams neutral
nyappdiv · 1991
1 sentence

1996Defense counsel’s explanation that he was concerned about the prospective juror’s association with the police is not pretextual on its face (see, People v Bennett, 206 AD2d 382 ; People v Williams, 176 AD2d 245 ).

11996–1996
People v. Harris green
nyappdiv · 1989
11995–1995
People v. Benson neutral
nyappdiv · 1992
1 sentence

1995Because of our determination, we need not decide whether the reasons proffered by the defense counsel with regard to the two other white jurors were pretextual (see generally, People v Benson, 184 AD2d 517 ).

11995–1995
People v. Williams green
nyappdiv · 1993
11995–1995
People v. Roberts green
nyappdiv · 1994
1 sentence

1995His contention that the prosecutor unlawfully discriminated in the exercise of a peremptory challenge against a prospective juror is not preserved for our review (see, CPL 470.05 [2]; People v Roberts, 204 AD2d 974, 975 , lv denied 84 NY2d 871 ; People v Harris, 151 AD2d 961 ), and we decline to exercise our power to review that contention as a matter of discretion in the interest of justice (see, CPL 470.15 [6] [a]).

11995–1995
People v. Martinez neutral
nyappdiv · 1994
1 sentence

1995Defense counsel’s explanation that Levin had been a crime victim was not pretextual on its face (People v Dixon, supra, at 18 ; see, People v Brown, 212 AD2d 539 ; People v Jupiter, 210 AD2d 431 ), and it was related to the factual circumstances of the case (see, People v Martinez, 207 AD2d 807 ; People v Williams, 199 AD2d 445 ).

11995–1995
People v. Jupiter green
nyappdiv · 1994
1 sentence

1995Defense counsel’s explanation that Levin had been a crime victim was not pretextual on its face (People v Dixon, supra, at 18 ; see, People v Brown, 212 AD2d 539 ; People v Jupiter, 210 AD2d 431 ), and it was related to the factual circumstances of the case (see, People v Martinez, 207 AD2d 807 ; People v Williams, 199 AD2d 445 ).

11995–1995
People v. Irizarry green
nyappdiv · 1990
11993–1993
State v. Gilmore green
nj · 1986
11992–1992
People v. Legister green
ny · 1990
11990–1990
Stokes v. . People of the State of N.Y. green
ny · 1873
11981–1981
Walter v. . the People neutral
· 1865
11981–1981
Swain v. Alabama red
scotus · 1965
11981–1981
People v. Provenzano green
ny · 1980
11980–1980

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