PER CURIAM.
James Russell appeals his conviction and sentence for assault after a jury trial. His sole contention on appeal is that the trial court erroneously denied his peremptory challenge to a prospective juror. We agree and therefore reverse and remand for a new trial.
During voir dire, a Hispanic, female venireperson told the court that her ex-husband had served nine years in prison on federal charges for conspiracy to traffic in drugs and evade taxes...
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