use of a peremptory challenge in Massachusetts

17 Massachusetts opinions name it 2 courts 1991–2025 4 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Massachusetts courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (26)

Case	Followed	Cited
Commonwealth v. McCoygreen mass · 2010 · cited in 8 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2015–2025 2 sentences 2025When a defendant claims that the trial judge erroneously failed to remove a juror for cause, "prejudice generally is shown by the use of a peremptory challenge to remove [that] juror . . . together with evidence that the defendant later was forced to accept a juror he would have challenged peremptorily but was unable to because his peremptory challenges had been exhausted." Commonwealth v. McCoy, 456 Mass. 838, 842 (2010). 2025See Commonwealth v. McCoy, 456 Mass. 838, 842 (2010) (prejudice shown "by the use of a peremptory challenge to remove the juror who allegedly should have been excused for cause together with evidence that the defendant later was forced to accept a juror he would have 12 challenged peremptorily but was unable to because his peremptory challenges had been exhausted").	6	8
Commonwealth v. Susigreen mass · 1985 · cited in 2 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2010–2017 2 sentences 2017See Commonwealth v. McCoy, 456 Mass. 838, 842 (2010) ("prejudice generally is shown by the use of a peremptory challenge to remove the juror who allegedly should have been excused for cause together with evidence that the defendant later was forced to accept a juror he would have challenged peremptorily but was unable to because his peremptory challenges had been exhausted").6 Thus, we are unable to conclude that the defendant was "forced to accept a juror whom he otherwise would have challenged peremptorily." Commonwealth v. Susi, 394 Mass. 784, 789 (1985). 2010See Commonwealth v. Auguste, supra at 58 ; Commonwealth v. Susi, 394 Mass. 784, 789 (1985).	2	2
Commonwealth v. Bryantgreen mass · 2006 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017 1 sentence 2017See Commonwealth v. Bryant, 447 Mass. 494, 499-500 (2006) (defendant "still had peremptory challenges available but chose not to challenge juror" and "identifie[d] no other empanelled juror whom he would have failure to request additional peremptory challenges in concluding that defendant was not forced to accept juror that he would have peremptorily challenged). 6 See also People v. Bowens, 407 Ill.	1	1
People v. Bowensgreen illappct · 2011 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017 1 sentence 2017See Commonwealth v. Bryant, 447 Mass. 494, 499-500 (2006) (defendant "still had peremptory challenges available but chose not to challenge juror" and "identifie[d] no other empanelled juror whom he would have failure to request additional peremptory challenges in concluding that defendant was not forced to accept juror that he would have peremptorily challenged). 6 See also People v. Bowens, 407 Ill.	1	1
Powers v. Ohiogreen scotus · 1991 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016 1 sentence 2016See Powers v. Ohio, 499 U.S. 400, 402 (1991) {Powers).	1	1
United States v. Mensahgreen ca1 · 2013 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016 1 sentence 2016A defendant may “object to the use of a peremptory challenge without regard to whether the defendant and the excused juror are of the same race.” Sanchez v. Roden, 753 F.3d 279, 292 (1st Cir. 2014), citing United States v. Mensah, 737 F.3d 789, 797 (1st Cir. 2013), cert. denied, 134 S. Ct. 1912 (2014).	1	1
Sanchez v. Rodengreen ca1 · 2014 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016 1 sentence 2016A defendant may “object to the use of a peremptory challenge without regard to whether the defendant and the excused juror are of the same race.” Sanchez v. Roden, 753 F.3d 279, 292 (1st Cir. 2014), citing United States v. Mensah, 737 F.3d 789, 797 (1st Cir. 2013), cert. denied, 134 S. Ct. 1912 (2014).	1	1
Commonwealth v. Clarkgreen mass · 2006 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015 1 sentence 2015See Commonwealth v. Clark, 446 Mass. 620, 629 (2006); Commonwealth v. Somers, 44 Mass. App. Ct. 920, 922 (1998).	1	1
Commonwealth v. Somersgreen massappct · 1998 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015 1 sentence 2015See Commonwealth v. Clark, 446 Mass. 620, 629 (2006); Commonwealth v. Somers, 44 Mass. App. Ct. 920, 922 (1998).	1	1
Commonwealth v. Augustegreen mass · 1992 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010 2 sentences 2010See Commonwealth v. Auguste, supra at 58 ; Commonwealth v. Susi, 394 Mass. 784, 789 (1985). 2010See Commonwealth v. Auguste, supra at 58 ; Commonwealth v. Susi, 394 Mass. 784, 789 (1985).	1	1
State v. Chapmangreen sc · 1995 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003 1 sentence 2003See State v. Holloway, 209 Conn. 636, 645-646 , cert, denied, 490 U.S. 1071 (1989); State v. Johans, 613 So. 2d 1319, 1321 (Fla. 1993); State v. Parker, 836 S.W.2d 930, 939 (Mo.), cert, denied, 506 U.S. 1014 (1992); State v. Chapman, 317 S.C. 302, 305-306 (1995), overruled on other grounds, State v. Adams, 322 S.C. 114 (1996).	1	1
State v. Johansgreen fla · 1993 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003 1 sentence 2003See State v. Holloway, 209 Conn. 636, 645-646 , cert, denied, 490 U.S. 1071 (1989); State v. Johans, 613 So. 2d 1319, 1321 (Fla. 1993); State v. Parker, 836 S.W.2d 930, 939 (Mo.), cert, denied, 506 U.S. 1014 (1992); State v. Chapman, 317 S.C. 302, 305-306 (1995), overruled on other grounds, State v. Adams, 322 S.C. 114 (1996).	1	1
State v. Hollowaygreen conn · 1989 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003 1 sentence 2003See State v. Holloway, 209 Conn. 636, 645-646 , cert, denied, 490 U.S. 1071 (1989); State v. Johans, 613 So. 2d 1319, 1321 (Fla. 1993); State v. Parker, 836 S.W.2d 930, 939 (Mo.), cert, denied, 506 U.S. 1014 (1992); State v. Chapman, 317 S.C. 302, 305-306 (1995), overruled on other grounds, State v. Adams, 322 S.C. 114 (1996).	1	1
State v. Parkergreen mo · 1992 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003 1 sentence 2003See State v. Holloway, 209 Conn. 636, 645-646 , cert, denied, 490 U.S. 1071 (1989); State v. Johans, 613 So. 2d 1319, 1321 (Fla. 1993); State v. Parker, 836 S.W.2d 930, 939 (Mo.), cert, denied, 506 U.S. 1014 (1992); State v. Chapman, 317 S.C. 302, 305-306 (1995), overruled on other grounds, State v. Adams, 322 S.C. 114 (1996).	1	1
Smith v. Bessingergreen scotus · 1989 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003 1 sentence 2003See State v. Holloway, 209 Conn. 636, 645-646 , cert, denied, 490 U.S. 1071 (1989); State v. Johans, 613 So. 2d 1319, 1321 (Fla. 1993); State v. Parker, 836 S.W.2d 930, 939 (Mo.), cert, denied, 506 U.S. 1014 (1992); State v. Chapman, 317 S.C. 302, 305-306 (1995), overruled on other grounds, State v. Adams, 322 S.C. 114 (1996).	1	1
People v. Wheelergreen cal · 1978 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000 1 sentence 2000It is for the trial judge, at that point, to decide whether the challenging party has satisfied his burden by determining whether the proffered reasons are “bona fide” or “sham excuses belatedly contrived to avoid admitting facts of group discrimination.” Id. at 491, quoting from People v. Wheeler, 22 Cal. 3d 258, 282 (1978).	1	1
Saadiq v. Stategreen iowa · 1986 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991	1	1
United States v. Lowden Davidgreen ca11 · 1986 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991	1	1
United States v. Donald Lovegreen ca8 · 1987 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991 2 sentences 1991See United States v. Horsley, 864 F.2d 1543, 1544-1546 (11th Cir.1989); United States v. Cloyd, 819 F.2d 836, 837-838 (8th Cir.1987); United States v. Love, 815 F.2d 53, 54-55 (8th Cir.), cert. denied, 484 U.S. 861 (1987); Stanley v. State, 313 Md. 50, 84-87 (1988); Mitchell v. State, 295 Ark. 341, 348-351 (1988); Pearson v. State, 514 So.2d. 374, 375-376 (Fla. App. 1987); Saadiq v. State, 387 N.W.2d 315, 326 (Iowa), appeal dismissed, 479 U.S. 878 (1986); Brown v. State, 762 P.2d 959, 961-962 (Okla. 1991See United States v. Horsley, 864 F.2d 1543, 1544-1546 (11th Cir. 1989); United States v. Cloyd, 819 F.2d 836, 837-838 (8th Cir. 1987); United States v. Love, 815 F.2d 53, 54-55 (8th Cir.), cert, denied, 484 U.S. 861 (1987); Stanley v. State, 313 Md. 50, 84-87 (1988); Mitchell v. State, 295 Ark. 341, 348-351 (1988); Pearson v. State, 514 So.2d. 374, 375-376 (Fla. App. 1987); Saadiq v. State, 387 N.W.2d 315, 326 (Iowa), appeal dismissed, 479 U.S. 878 (1986); Brown v. State, 762 P.2d 959, 961-962 (Okla.	1	1
United States v. Mark Anthony Cloydgreen ca8 · 1987 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991 2 sentences 1991See United States v. Horsley, 864 F.2d 1543, 1544-1546 (11th Cir.1989); United States v. Cloyd, 819 F.2d 836, 837-838 (8th Cir.1987); United States v. Love, 815 F.2d 53, 54-55 (8th Cir.), cert. denied, 484 U.S. 861 (1987); Stanley v. State, 313 Md. 50, 84-87 (1988); Mitchell v. State, 295 Ark. 341, 348-351 (1988); Pearson v. State, 514 So.2d. 374, 375-376 (Fla. App. 1987); Saadiq v. State, 387 N.W.2d 315, 326 (Iowa), appeal dismissed, 479 U.S. 878 (1986); Brown v. State, 762 P.2d 959, 961-962 (Okla. 1991See United States v. Horsley, 864 F.2d 1543, 1544-1546 (11th Cir. 1989); United States v. Cloyd, 819 F.2d 836, 837-838 (8th Cir. 1987); United States v. Love, 815 F.2d 53, 54-55 (8th Cir.), cert, denied, 484 U.S. 861 (1987); Stanley v. State, 313 Md. 50, 84-87 (1988); Mitchell v. State, 295 Ark. 341, 348-351 (1988); Pearson v. State, 514 So.2d. 374, 375-376 (Fla. App. 1987); Saadiq v. State, 387 N.W.2d 315, 326 (Iowa), appeal dismissed, 479 U.S. 878 (1986); Brown v. State, 762 P.2d 959, 961-962 (Okla.	1	1
United States v. Travles Russell Lanegreen ca4 · 1989 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991 2 sentences 1991See, e.g., Harrison v. Ryan, 909 F.2d 84, 88 (3d Cir.1990); United States v. Lane, 866 F.2d 103, 105 (4th Cir.1989); United States v. David, 803 F.2d 1567, 1571 (11th Cir.1986). [1] Relying on this premise, courts of other jurisdictions have held or assumed that the use of a peremptory challenge to remove the only prospective juror who belongs to the same discrete group as the defendant by itself constitutes a prima facie case of impropriety or discrimination in the use of the challenge. 1991See, e.g., Harrison v. Ryan, 909 F.2d 84, 88 (3d Cir. 1990); United States v. Lane, 866 F.2d 103, 105 (4th Cir. 1989); United States v. David, 803 F.2d 1567, 1571 (11th Cir. 1986). 1 Relying on this premise, courts of other jurisdictions have held or assumed that the use of a peremptory challenge to remove the only prospective juror who belongs to the same discrete group as the defendant by itself constitutes a prima facie case of impropriety or discrimination in the use of the challenge.	1	1
United States v. Marvin Jerome Horsley, Earl Howard McDonaldgreen ca11 · 1989 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991	1	1
cluster 545220green ca3 · 1990 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991	1	1
Stanley v. Stategreen md · 1988 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991	1	1
Mitchell v. Stategreen ark · 1988 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991	1	1
Brown v. Stategreen oklacrimapp · 1988 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991 2 sentences 1991See United States v. Horsley, 864 F.2d 1543, 1544-1546 (11th Cir.1989); United States v. Cloyd, 819 F.2d 836, 837-838 (8th Cir.1987); United States v. Love, 815 F.2d 53, 54-55 (8th Cir.), cert. denied, 484 U.S. 861 (1987); Stanley v. State, 313 Md. 50, 84-87 (1988); Mitchell v. State, 295 Ark. 341, 348-351 (1988); Pearson v. State, 514 So.2d. 374, 375-376 (Fla. App. 1987); Saadiq v. State, 387 N.W.2d 315, 326 (Iowa), appeal dismissed, 479 U.S. 878 (1986); Brown v. State, 762 P.2d 959, 961-962 (Okla. 1991See United States v. Horsley, 864 F.2d 1543, 1544-1546 (11th Cir. 1989); United States v. Cloyd, 819 F.2d 836, 837-838 (8th Cir. 1987); United States v. Love, 815 F.2d 53, 54-55 (8th Cir.), cert, denied, 484 U.S. 861 (1987); Stanley v. State, 313 Md. 50, 84-87 (1988); Mitchell v. State, 295 Ark. 341, 348-351 (1988); Pearson v. State, 514 So.2d. 374, 375-376 (Fla. App. 1987); Saadiq v. State, 387 N.W.2d 315, 326 (Iowa), appeal dismissed, 479 U.S. 878 (1986); Brown v. State, 762 P.2d 959, 961-962 (Okla.	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Massachusetts. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (11)

Case	Cited	Years
Commonwealth v. Soares green mass · 1979 2 sentences 2013Cf. Maldonado, supra at 463 n.4, citing Commonwealth v. Soares, 377 Mass. 461, 486-488 , cert. denied, 444 U.S. 881 (1979) (noting that some State courts require inquiry into prosecutor’s explanation for challenge “whenever a Soares-type objection is made to the use of a peremptory challenge”). 2003In other words, is the use of a peremptory challenge to exclude a juror solely on the basis of bias presumed to derive from that juror being, for example, a white male or a black female forbidden by the principles enunciated in Commonwealth v. Soares, supra. We conclude that it is.	2	2003–2013
Brown v. United States green scotus · 2014 1 sentence 2016A defendant may “object to the use of a peremptory challenge without regard to whether the defendant and the excused juror are of the same race.” Sanchez v. Roden, 753 F.3d 279, 292 (1st Cir. 2014), citing United States v. Mensah, 737 F.3d 789, 797 (1st Cir. 2013), cert. denied, 134 S. Ct. 1912 (2014).	1	2016–2016
Commonwealth v. Maldonado green mass · 2003 1 sentence 2013Cf. Maldonado, supra at 463 n.4, citing Commonwealth v. Soares, 377 Mass. 461, 486-488 , cert. denied, 444 U.S. 881 (1979) (noting that some State courts require inquiry into prosecutor’s explanation for challenge “whenever a Soares-type objection is made to the use of a peremptory challenge”).	1	2013–2013
Massachusetts v. Soares green scotus · 1979 1 sentence 2013Cf. Maldonado, supra at 463 n.4, citing Commonwealth v. Soares, 377 Mass. 461, 486-488 , cert. denied, 444 U.S. 881 (1979) (noting that some State courts require inquiry into prosecutor’s explanation for challenge “whenever a Soares-type objection is made to the use of a peremptory challenge”).	1	2013–2013
Commonwealth v. Bockman green mass · 2004 1 sentence 2012Based on our holding in Commonwealth v. Bockman, 442 Mass. 757 (2004) (Bockman), we decline to do so.	1	2012–2012
Batson v. Kentucky green scotus · 1986 1 sentence 2003The United States Supreme Court has not yet confronted the question whether the Federal constitutional protections afforded race-based groups in Batson v. Kentucky, 476 U.S. 79 (1986), and gender-based groups in J.E.B. v. Alabama ex rel.	1	2003–2003
State v. Adams green sc · 1996 1 sentence 2003See State v. Holloway, 209 Conn. 636, 645-646 , cert, denied, 490 U.S. 1071 (1989); State v. Johans, 613 So. 2d 1319, 1321 (Fla. 1993); State v. Parker, 836 S.W.2d 930, 939 (Mo.), cert, denied, 506 U.S. 1014 (1992); State v. Chapman, 317 S.C. 302, 305-306 (1995), overruled on other grounds, State v. Adams, 322 S.C. 114 (1996).	1	2003–2003
Missouri v. Parker green scotus · 1992 1 sentence 2003See State v. Holloway, 209 Conn. 636, 645-646 , cert, denied, 490 U.S. 1071 (1989); State v. Johans, 613 So. 2d 1319, 1321 (Fla. 1993); State v. Parker, 836 S.W.2d 930, 939 (Mo.), cert, denied, 506 U.S. 1014 (1992); State v. Chapman, 317 S.C. 302, 305-306 (1995), overruled on other grounds, State v. Adams, 322 S.C. 114 (1996).	1	2003–2003
Commonwealth v. Wood green mass · 1983 1 sentence 1995Commonwealth v. Wood, supra at 564 , and cases cited. 6 There is an initial presumption that the use of a peremptory challenge is proper.	1	1995–1995
National Ass'n of Retired Federal Employees v. Horner green scotus · 1986 2 sentences 1991See United States v. Horsley, 864 F.2d 1543, 1544-1546 (11th Cir.1989); United States v. Cloyd, 819 F.2d 836, 837-838 (8th Cir.1987); United States v. Love, 815 F.2d 53, 54-55 (8th Cir.), cert. denied, 484 U.S. 861 (1987); Stanley v. State, 313 Md. 50, 84-87 (1988); Mitchell v. State, 295 Ark. 341, 348-351 (1988); Pearson v. State, 514 So.2d. 374, 375-376 (Fla. App. 1987); Saadiq v. State, 387 N.W.2d 315, 326 (Iowa), appeal dismissed, 479 U.S. 878 (1986); Brown v. State, 762 P.2d 959, 961-962 (Okla. 1991See United States v. Horsley, 864 F.2d 1543, 1544-1546 (11th Cir. 1989); United States v. Cloyd, 819 F.2d 836, 837-838 (8th Cir. 1987); United States v. Love, 815 F.2d 53, 54-55 (8th Cir.), cert, denied, 484 U.S. 861 (1987); Stanley v. State, 313 Md. 50, 84-87 (1988); Mitchell v. State, 295 Ark. 341, 348-351 (1988); Pearson v. State, 514 So.2d. 374, 375-376 (Fla. App. 1987); Saadiq v. State, 387 N.W.2d 315, 326 (Iowa), appeal dismissed, 479 U.S. 878 (1986); Brown v. State, 762 P.2d 959, 961-962 (Okla.	1	1991–1991
Valenciano v. Texas green scotus · 1987	1	1991–1991

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MA § Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 278, § 33E (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

TX 36 (1988–2025) OH 26 (1997–2025) FL 25 (1994–2026) IN 19 (1990–2020) WA 18 (1976–2026) MA 17 (1991–2025) IL 13 (1990–2024) CA 9 (1988–2025) MN 9 (1985–2024) CO 8 (1992–2026) MO 7 (1974–2014) WI 6 (1998–2001) CT 6 (1995–2019) AR 6 (1984–2001) MI 5 (1989–2014) NV 5 (2018–2020) MS 5 (1991–2001) IA 5 (2005–2021) MD 4 (1989–1992) AL 4 (1990–2026) OR 4 (1990–2022) AZ 4 (1989–2003) NY 4 (1997–2019) TN 4 (2005–2021) KY 4 (1992–2024) LA 3 (1992–2006) UT 3 (1989–2002) GA 3 (1993–2003) NJ 2 (2019–2025) OK 2 (1995–2003) MT 2 (1999–2022) ID 2 (2018–2023) PA 2 (1989–1995) SC 2 (2000–2011) WV 2 (1995–2025)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

← Caselaw search · G Cite Topics · Brief Check