Here are the criminal cases on the KSC oral argument docket for September 14-18, 2020 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. Due to ongoing pandemic issues, these arguments are being conducted and broadcast by Zoom videoconference on the Court's YouTube channel. The scheduling order also includes several cases that will be heard without argument that are not summarized here.
September 14--Monday- Improper entry into apartment in violation of Kansas Constitution
- Insufficient evidence of intent to defraud
- Insufficient evidence of offense occurring within statute of limitations
- Identity theft statute is unconstitutionally vague
- Improper denial of independent DNA testing
- Failure to appoint new counsel
- Failure to appoint standby counsel
- Failure to disclose exculpatory evidence of fingerprint testing
- Improper admission of involuntary statements
- Improper admission of expert testimony
- Insufficient evidence of premeditation
- Improper use of stipulated evidence at second trial
- Denial of instruction on evidence stacking
- Prosecutorial error
- Lack of jurisdiction to convict of lesser offenses of capital murder