Kansas Case Commentaries

Nicholson v. Mercer: Clarifying Subject-Matter Jurisdiction in Garnishment Actions

Date: Nov 28, 2024

Nicholson v. Mercer: Clarifying Subject-Matter Jurisdiction in Garnishment Actions Introduction In Patricia Nicholson, Individually, and on Behalf of the Heirs-at-Law of Mark Nicholson, Decedent, v....

Kansas Supreme Court Clarifies Aggravated Robbery Parameters and Premeditation Standards

Date: Nov 28, 2024

Kansas Supreme Court Clarifies Aggravated Robbery Parameters and Premeditation Standards Introduction The State of Kansas v. Francisco Alejandro Mendez case, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Establishing Finality in Appellate Jurisdiction: Benchmark Property Remodeling, LLC v. Grandmothers, Inc.

Date: Aug 10, 2024

Establishing Finality in Appellate Jurisdiction: Benchmark Property Remodeling, LLC v. Grandmothers, Inc. Introduction In the landmark case Benchmark Property Remodeling, LLC v. Grandmothers, Inc....

Voluntary Concealment of Contraband by Arrestees Affirmed as Criminal Act: Kansas Supreme Court Sets Precedent

Date: Aug 3, 2024

Voluntary Concealment of Contraband by Arrestees Affirmed as Criminal Act: Kansas Supreme Court Sets Precedent Introduction In the landmark case of State of Kansas v. Crista G. Hinostroza, the...

Reaffirming Judicial Efficiency: Upholding Law-of-the-Case and Standards for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Kansas Supreme Court

Date: Aug 3, 2024

Reaffirming Judicial Efficiency: Upholding Law-of-the-Case and Standards for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Kansas Supreme Court Introduction The case of State of Kansas v. Grover D. James...

Presumptive Illegality of Sentences Derived from Incorrect Sentencing Grids: Analysis of State v. Lamia-Beck

Date: Jun 15, 2024

Presumptive Illegality of Sentences Derived from Incorrect Sentencing Grids: Analysis of State of Kansas v. Cody Michael Lamia-Beck Introduction The case of State of Kansas v. Cody Michael Lamia-Beck...

Prosecutorial Conduct and the Unconstitutional-Conditions Doctrine in State of Kansas v. J.L.J.

Date: May 4, 2024

Prosecutorial Conduct and the Unconstitutional-Conditions Doctrine in State of Kansas v. J.L.J. Introduction In the landmark case of State of Kansas v. J.L.J., the Supreme Court of Kansas examined...

Due Process and Hearing Scope Limitations: Kansas Supreme Court Sets Precedent on Abuse of Discretion in Consolidated Hearings

Date: May 4, 2024

Due Process and Hearing Scope Limitations: Kansas Supreme Court Sets Precedent on Abuse of Discretion in Consolidated Hearings Introduction The case of Dave Jennings and Emily McLeod v. Elizabeth...

Limitation on Wrongful Conviction Compensation: Defendant's Conduct Precludes Recovery

Date: Apr 27, 2024

Limitation on Wrongful Conviction Compensation: Defendant's Conduct Precludes Recovery Introduction The Supreme Court of Kansas, in the case In the Matter of the Wrongful Conviction of William P....

Kansas Supreme Court Clarifies 'Taking or Confining' in Aggravated Kidnapping Statute

Date: Apr 27, 2024

Kansas Supreme Court Clarifies 'Taking or Confining' in Aggravated Kidnapping Statute Introduction In the case of State of Kansas v. Jose Garcia-Martinez (546 P.3d 750), the Supreme Court of Kansas...

Kansas Supreme Court Refines Merger Doctrine for Felony Murder

Date: Apr 13, 2024

Kansas Supreme Court Refines Merger Doctrine for Felony Murder Introduction The Kansas Supreme Court, in its 2024 decision State of Kansas v. Kylie Jo Elizabeth Waldschmidt, addressed pivotal issues...

State of Kansas v. Gerald D. Hambright: Establishing Clarity in Weapon Possession Definitions

Date: Apr 6, 2024

State of Kansas v. Gerald D. Hambright: Establishing Clarity in Weapon Possession Definitions Introduction In the landmark case of State of Kansas v. Gerald D. Hambright, reported at 545 P.3d 605,...

Kansas Supreme Court Establishes Duty of Shareholders to Investigate Before Suing: Murray v. Miracorp

Date: Apr 6, 2024

Kansas Supreme Court Establishes Duty of Shareholders to Investigate Before Suing: Murray v. Miracorp Introduction In the landmark case of Tracey Murray and the Estate of Robert Murray v. Miracorp,...

State of Kansas v. D.W.: Upholding the Contemporaneous Objection Rule and Clarifying Lifetime Sentencing Parameters

Date: Mar 16, 2024

State of Kansas v. D.W.: Upholding the Contemporaneous Objection Rule and Clarifying Lifetime Sentencing Parameters Introduction In State of Kansas v. D.W., 545 P.3d 26 (Sup. Ct. Kans. 2024), the...

State of Kansas v. Edwards: Affirmation of Law of the Case Doctrine in DNA Testing Motions

Date: Mar 16, 2024

State of Kansas v. Edwards: Affirmation of Law of the Case Doctrine in DNA Testing Motions Introduction In the landmark case of State of Kansas v. Jerome Edwards, the Supreme Court of Kansas...

Kansas Supreme Court Declares 'Noisy Conduct' Provision of Wichita Ordinance Unconstitutionally Overbroad under the First Amendment

Date: Mar 16, 2024

Kansas Supreme Court Declares 'Noisy Conduct' Provision of Wichita Ordinance Unconstitutionally Overbroad under the First Amendment Introduction In the landmark case of City of Wichita, Kansas, v....

Supreme Court of Kansas Clarifies Multiplicity Rules under K.S.A. 2019 Supp. 21-5109(b)(2) in State v. Martin

Date: Mar 16, 2024

Supreme Court of Kansas Clarifies Multiplicity Rules under K.S.A. 2019 Supp. 21-5109(b)(2) in State v. Martin Introduction State of Kansas v. Miles Loren Martin, 544 P.3d 820, decided by the Supreme...

Kansas Supreme Court Establishes Stricter Standards for Felony Stipulations in Weapon Possession Cases

Date: Mar 9, 2024

Kansas Supreme Court Establishes Stricter Standards for Felony Stipulations in Weapon Possession Cases Introduction In the landmark decision of State of Kansas v. Paul Guebara, the Kansas Supreme...

Affirmation of Timely Notice of Appeal in STATE v. PERRY: Establishing Strict Adherence to Appeal Deadlines

Date: Mar 2, 2024

Affirmation of Timely Notice of Appeal in STATE v. PERRY: Establishing Strict Adherence to Appeal Deadlines Introduction State of Kansas v. Leroy L. Perry (543 P.3d 1135) is a landmark decision by...

Limits on Successive K.S.A. 60-1507 Motions: Constitutional Rights and Exceptional Circumstances

Date: Mar 2, 2024

Limits on Successive K.S.A. 60-1507 Motions: Constitutional Rights and Exceptional Circumstances Introduction State of Kansas v. Kevin L. Brown, 543 P.3d 1149 (Supreme Court of Kansas, 2024),...