13 So. 3d 677 - State v. Jacobs’s Empirical Analysis

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1. “After reviewing the voluminous record as a whole, we seriously doubt the sincerity and validity of the proffered race-neutral reason where, as here, [1] the prosecutor failed to further inquire into Mr. Hughes’ "medical condition,” [2] failed to ask any other jurors about relevant medical conditions, and [3] accepted Ms. Thibodeaux, for jury service, without questioning. In light of the record before us, we find that the prosecutor's proffered explanation for striking Mr. Hughes was implausible and strongly infers discriminatory intent. Accordingly, we find that the trial judge erred in determining that the prosecutor's explanations for striking Mr. Hughes were convincingly race-neutral. Based on the foregoing, we hold that the trial court erred in denying defense counsel's Batson challenge as to Mr. Hughes.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. State v. Jacobs

2. “Under Miller-El 6 and Snyder, 7 as noted above, the trial judge must independently assess the plausibility of the prosecutor’s proffered reasons. Yet again, the trial judge failed to specifically address the 17plausibility of any of the prosecutor’s proffered race-neutral explanations, based on the prosecutor’s credibility and the prospective juror’s demeanor. This failure also constituted reversible error.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. State v. Jacobs