Law-Guy: Daily Case Summaries

RIVERA v. ILLINOIS, US Supremes, Illinois No. 07-9995,  March 31, 2009
Def convicted of 1st Deg murder in Illinois.  He exercises premptory against woman, after 2 previous women challenges.  Does not overcome Batson challenge - i.e. no independent basis for challenge in the record and Batson challenge allowed.  Also, no other basis for challenge for cause [...]