Life Sentencing Standards under K.S.A. 21-4643: An Analysis of State v. James M. Thomas Introduction In State of Kansas v. James M. Thomas, 199 P.3d 1265 (Kan. 2009), the Supreme Court of Kansas...
Preclusion of Prior Convictions from Criminal History Scoring When Used to Enhance Sentencing: Kansas v. Arnett Introduction The case of State of Kansas v. Mary Arnett (223 P.3d 780) presents a...
Mandatory Life Sentences for Sex Crimes: Upholding Legislative Standards in State of Kansas v. Ortega-Cadelan Introduction State of Kansas v. Angelo Ortega-Cadelan, 287 Kan. 157 (2008), is a pivotal...
Admissibility of Spontaneous, Volunteered Statements Without Miranda Warnings Affirmed in Kansas Supreme Court Introduction In the landmark case State of Kansas v. Ruben Y. Warledo (286 Kan. 927,...
Kansas Supreme Court Reaffirms Judicial Discretion in Sentencing Ranges Under K.S.A. 21-4704(e)(1) Following Apprendi and Cunningham Introduction In the landmark case of State of Kansas v. Randy J....
Clarifying the 'Clear and Convincing Evidence' Standard in CINC Cases: Kansas Supreme Court Sets New Precedent Introduction In the landmark case of In the Interest of B.D.-Y., a Child under the Age...
Establishing Strict Disciplinary Standards for Attorneys: The Disbarment of Stephen Jay Dennis Introduction The Supreme Court of Kansas rendered a landmark decision on July 18, 2008, in the matter of...
Kansas Supreme Court Establishes Mandatory Lesser Included Offense Instructions in Premeditated Murder Cases Introduction The landmark case of State of Kansas v. William Scaife, 286 Kan. 614 (2008),...
Admissibility and Appellate Review Standards for Prior Crimes Evidence under K.S.A. 60-455: State v. Reid Introduction State of Kansas v. Leonard C. Reid (286 Kan. 494) is a pivotal decision by the...
Kansas Supreme Court Establishes Strict Liability Standards for Traffic Stops Based on Turn Signal Violations Introduction The case of State of Kansas v. Shanon S. Greever addresses critical issues...
Post-Probation Conduct and Appellate Jurisdiction: Kansas Supreme Court Sets New Precedent Introduction State of Kansas v. Kenneth R. Skolaut, 286 Kan. 219 (2008), marks a significant decision by the...
State v. Stowell: Reinforcing the Burden of Proof for the Inevitable Discovery Doctrine Introduction State of Kansas v. Kelly B. Stowell, 286 Kan. 163 (2008), is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme...
Separation of Powers Reinforced: Kansas Supreme Court Strikes Down Judicial Trigger Provision in Funeral Privacy Act Introduction In the landmark case of State of Kansas ex rel. Paul J. Morrison v....
Exclusion of Constitutional Claims in Administrative Driver's License Hearings: A Comprehensive Analysis of Martin v. Kansas Department of Revenue Introduction The case of Thomas J.G. Martin v....
Statute of Limitations Preservation in Appellate Review: Cooke v. Gillespie Introduction Cooke v. Gillespie, 285 Kan. 748 (2008), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Kansas, serves as a pivotal case...
Clarifying the Standard of Review for K.S.A. 60-1507 Habeas Corpus Motions in Kansas Introduction The case of Alex L. Bellamy v. State of Kansas (285 Kan. 346, 2007) serves as a pivotal decision in...
Kansas Upholds K.S.A. 38-1114(f): Presumption of Non-Paternity for Sperm Donors Without Written Agreement Introduction The Kansas Supreme Court, in the landmark case titled In the Interest of K.M.H.,...
Kansas v. Thompson: Defining Voluntary Consent in Traffic Stops Introduction In State of Kansas v. Dennis W. Thompson, 284 Kan. 763 (2007), the Supreme Court of Kansas addressed pivotal issues...
Strict Compliance with Notice of Appeal Deadlines Essential for Statutory Appeals in Kansas: A Comprehensive Analysis of State of Kansas v. Marcus A. Inkelaar Introduction State of Kansas v. Marcus...
Enhancing Defendant's Confrontation Rights: Insights from State of Kansas v. Billy Ray Noah Introduction State of Kansas v. Billy Ray Noah (284 Kan. 608, 2007) is a landmark decision by the Supreme...