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475 So. 2d 264

475 So.2d 264

10 Fla.L.Weekly 1992

Graham v. State

District Court of Appeal of Florida

Decided August 20, 1985

District Court of Appeal of Florida · decided 1985-08-20

Relies on 457 So. 2d 481 - State v. Neil

Decided 1985-08-20

PER CURIAM.

¶1Appellant was convicted of manslaughter with a firearm pursuant to a jury verdict finding him guilty.

¶2On appeal, appellant’s dispositive contention is that the trial court erred in failing to conduct an inquiry into the systematic exclusion of prospective black jurors by the prosecutor through the use of peremptory challenges, in violation of article I, section 16, Florida Constitution.

¶3We agree with appellant’s contention and reverse and remand for a new trial. State v. Neil, 457 So.2d 481 (Fla.1984).

¶4Reversed and remanded.

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