P. v. Brooks
Defendant appeals from his conviction by jury trial of possession of a firearm by a felon (Pen. Code, 12021, subd. (a)),[1]possession of an assault weapon ( 12280, subd. (b)), and possession of ammunition ( 12316, subd. (b)(1)), alleging that the trial court erred in denying his motion pursuant to Batson v. Kentucky (1986) 476 U.S. 79 and People v. Wheeler (1978) 22 Cal.3d 258. He contends that the prosecutors peremptory challenge of an African-American prospective juror violated his right to equal protection. Court conclude that the trial court did not err and affirm.
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