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Affirmation of Jessica's Law Sentencing Standards in STATE v. Roy Seward Introduction In State of Kansas v. Roy Seward (2013), the Supreme Court of Kansas addressed significant constitutional...
Kansas Supreme Court Establishes Precedent on Right of First Refusal and Good Faith in Package Deals Introduction In the landmark case of Waste Connections of Kansas, Inc. v. Ritchie Corporation, 296...
K.S.A. 55–1210(c) Upholds Rule of Capture for Migrating Gas: Northern Natural Gas Company v. OneOK Field Services Company Introduction In Northern Natural Gas Company v. OneOK Field Services Company,...
Defective Complaint Claims Cannot Be Addressed via K.S.A. 22-3504 Motions: Kansas Supreme Court Establishes New Precedent Introduction The case of State of Kansas v. Christopher M. Trotter, decided...
Kansas Supreme Court Enhances Discretion in Prisoner Participation for K.S.A. 60–1507 Hearings Introduction In the landmark case of Craig Alan FISCHER v. STATE OF KANSAS, adjudicated by the Supreme...
Enforceability of Coparenting Agreements in Same-Sex Relationships: Marci Frazier v. Kelly Goudschaal Introduction The landmark case of Marci Frazier, Appellee, v. Kelly Goudschaal, Appellant (296...
Victim's Request for Leniency Insufficient for Sentencing Departure: STATE of Kansas v. HINES 1. Introduction The case of STATE of Kansas v. Matthew M. HINES, decided by the Supreme Court of Kansas...
Cheatham v. State: Reinforcing Standards for Effective Counsel and Conflict of Interest in Death Penalty Cases Introduction The case of State of Kansas v. Phillip D. Cheatham, Jr. represents a...
State v. Stafford: Affirming Key Kansas Supreme Court Precedents on Trial Severance, Witness Admissibility, and Prosecutorial Conduct Introduction State of Kansas v. Reginald Stafford, 290 P.3d 562...
Kansas Supreme Court Establishes Strict Probable Cause Standard in DUI Arrests Introduction In the landmark case Kenneth W. Sloop, Jr. v. Kansas Department of Revenue, 290 P.3d 555 (Kansas Supreme...
Mootness Doctrine Reinforced in State of Kansas v. Montgomery Introduction State of Kansas v. Travis A. Montgomery is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Kansas on October 19, 2012....
Mootness Doctrine Clarified: State of Kansas v. Montgomery Introduction State of Kansas v. Travis A. Montgomery, 295 Kan. 837 (2012), addresses critical aspects of the mootness doctrine within the...
Kansas Supreme Court Upholds Noneconomic Damages Cap in Medical Malpractice Case Introduction In the landmark case of Amy C. Miller v. Carolyn N. Johnson, M.D. (295 Kan. 636, 289 P.3d 1098, 2012),...
Clarifying Appellate Standards for Unrequested Jury Instructions in Kansas Introduction State of Kansas v. Keshia Denise Williams (295 Kan. 506), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Kansas on...
Clarifying Alternative Means in Aggravated Indecent Solicitation: Kansas Supreme Court Affirmations in State v. Rojas–Marceleno Introduction In State of Kansas v. Luis Rojas–Marceleno, 285 P.3d 361...
Reaffirming Appellate Jurisdiction and Proper Statutory Interpretation in State v. Garza Introduction In the landmark case of State of Kansas v. Michael Garza (295 Kan. 326), decided by the Supreme...
STATE v. BROWN II: Kansas Supreme Court Clarifies Alternative Means Rule and Jury Unanimity Requirements Introduction In the landmark case State of Kansas v. George Lowell Brown II, 284 P.3d 977...
STATE v. PLUMMER: Kansas Supreme Court Enhances Jury Instruction Standards on Lesser Included Offenses Introduction In State of Kansas v. Douglas S. Plummer, 283 P.3d 202 (2012), the Kansas Supreme...
Framework for Appellate Review of Lesser Included Offense Instructions: Kansas Supreme Court in State v. Plummer Introduction In the landmark case of State of Kansas v. Douglas S. Plummer, decided by...