September 2011 Special KSC Docket (Greensburg)

Here are the criminal cases on the KSC docket for September 28, 2011, held in Greensburg. This was a special setting of the KSC.

These summaries are based on the issues listed in the briefs filed and may not very accurately or fully describe the actual issues in the cases. I recommend you review the briefs yourself if you would like more details. Don't forget, arguments are streamed live over the internet at the appellate court website (here) if you would like to listen in to any of these arguments.

September 28--Wednesday--a.m.

State v. Manuel Ultreras, No. 103,527 (Ford)
Direct appeal (transfer); Agg Battery
Kurt P. Kerns

1. Interpretation of Stand Your Ground law/procedure
2. Insufficient evidence of alternative means
3. Failure to give unanimity instruction
4. Improper restriction of cross-examination

State v. Juan Garcia, No. 102,140 (Morton)
Motion to withdraw plea appeal (petition for review)
Meryl Carver-Allmond

1. Denial of motion to withdraw plea