context: P 10 Moreover, we note that even if this claim of ineffectiveness were reviewable, we would find that Perrin has failed to establish arguable merit.
citation_a.signal: cf.
citation_a.parenthetical: "in order to succeed on an unpreserved claim of racial discrimination in jury selection, we agree with those jurisdictions that have held that a post-conviction petitioner may not rely on a prima facie case under Batson, but must prove actual, purposeful discrimination by a preponderance of the evidence, in addition to all other requirements essential to overcome the waiver of the underlying claim."
citation_a.sentence: Cf. Commonwealth v. Uderra, 580 Pa. 492, 862 A.2d 74 (2004) (“in order to succeed on an unpreserved claim of racial discrimination in jury selection, we agree with those jurisdictions that have held that a post-conviction petitioner may not rely on a prima facie case under Batson, but must prove actual, purposeful discrimination by a preponderance of the evidence, in addition to all other requirements essential to overcome the waiver of the underlying claim.”).
citation_b.signal: see
citation_b.parenthetical: "To establish any merit to a Batson claim, Appellant must establish a prima facie case of improper use of peremptory challenges."
citation_b.sentence: See Commonwealth v. Washington, 592 Pa. 698, 927 A.2d 586 (2007) (“To establish any merit to a Batson claim, Appellant must establish a prima facie case of improper use of peremptory challenges.”).