Mr. Jimenez was convicted of first-degree murder in an apparent gang-related homicide. He appealed the verdict based
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- Mr. Jimenez was convicted of first-degree murder in an apparent gang-related homicide. He appealed the verdict based on the trial judge's refusal to ask potential jurors, "Would the fact that the defendant (Jimenez) is allegedly a member of a street gang prevent you from giving him a fair and impartial trial?" Jimenez argued that this question was crucial to determining whether to eliminate potential jurors because of bias towards him.
- What would be the reviewing Jimenez's appeal for the judge?Explain
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