STONE, Judge.
Appellant's conviction for first degree murder is affirmed. Upon a review of the record, we find no error or abuse of discretion in the trial court's decision, which overruled appellant's objection to the state's peremptory challenges to two prospective African American jurors, both teachers. The state explained that it was excusing all teachers.
At first glance, the state's explanation appears to fail the tests set out in State v. Slappy...
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