State v. Wright’s Empirical Analysis

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4 state decisions

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1. “Viewing the record in light of our standard of review, the circuit court's conclusion was not clearly erroneous. Although we recognize Juror 29 and Juror 123 are similarly situated in that they both have foreign accents, the State distinguished them by their observable command of the English language, as well as what the State perceived their occupations to be. These were proper race-neutral considerations. See Matthews v. Evatt, 105 F.3d 907, 918 (4th Cir.1997) (holding the State is allowed to consider tone, demeanor, facial expression, and any other race-neutral factors when striking jurors). Thus, the circuit court did not err.”

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

2. “At a court of General Sessions, convened on the 21st day of April, 1986, the Grand Jurors of Cherokee County Present upon their oath: That [petitioner] did in Cherokee County on or about the 29th day of April, 1986, did [sic] enter the dwelling of Stylette without consent and with the intent to commit a crime therein.”

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