Tag:Batson v. Kentucky
Briefs
Ray Ojeda Resentenced for 1997 Attack on 15-Year-Old Girl
After the Denver DA’s Office reached a plea agreement with Ray Ojeda in August, he was resentenced this week to 96 years.
Legislature
Lawmakers Toss Jury Selection Bias Issue Back to Judicial Branch
Lawmakers killed a bill on implicit bias in jury selection, giving the judicial branch another chance at addressing the issue.
Courts
Supreme Court Finds Latino Juror Improperly Dismissed Due to Race in Rape, Shooting Case
The Colorado Supreme Court on Feb. 14 concluded a trial court should not have dismissed a Latino juror in a 2015 rape and shooting case.