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comments constitute plain error in Kansas

31 Kansas opinions name it 2 courts 2003–2022 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Kansas courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (7)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Kinggreen
kan · 2009 · cited in 3 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2022
2 sentences

2022State v. McReynolds, 288 Kan. 318, 323 , 202 P.3d 658 (2009) (outlining mode of analysis); see State v. King, 288 Kan. 333, 351 , 204 P.3d 585 (2009) (noting considerable range permitted advocates, including prosecutor, in arguing their causes in jury summations).'" State v. Franco, 49 Kan. App. 2d 924, 938 , 319 P.3d 551 (2014) (quoting State v. Schreiner, 46 Kan. App. 2d 778 , 793- 94, 264 P.3d 1033 [2011], rev. denied 296 Kan. 1135 [2013]). 13 If the argument fell outside what is proper, the courts then looked at three factors to assess the degree of prejudice: "'(1) whether the misconduct

2022State v. McReynolds, 288 Kan. 318, 323 , 202 P.3d 658 (2009) (outlining mode of analysis); see State v. King, 288 Kan. 333, 351 , 204 P.3d 585 (2009) (noting considerable range permitted advocates, including prosecutor, in arguing their causes in jury summations).'" State v. Franco, 49 Kan. App. 2d 924, 938 , 319 P.3d 551 (2014) (quoting State v. Schreiner, 46 Kan. App. 2d 778 , 793- 94, 264 P.3d 1033 [2011], rev. denied 296 Kan. 1135 [2013]). 13 If the argument fell outside what is proper, the courts then looked at three factors to assess the degree of prejudice: "'(1) whether the misconduct

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State v. Schreinergreen
kanctapp · 2011 · cited in 2 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2022
2 sentences

2022State v. McReynolds, 288 Kan. 318, 323 , 202 P.3d 658 (2009) (outlining mode of analysis); see State v. King, 288 Kan. 333, 351 , 204 P.3d 585 (2009) (noting considerable range permitted advocates, including prosecutor, in arguing their causes in jury summations).'" State v. Franco, 49 Kan. App. 2d 924, 938 , 319 P.3d 551 (2014) (quoting State v. Schreiner, 46 Kan. App. 2d 778 , 793- 94, 264 P.3d 1033 [2011], rev. denied 296 Kan. 1135 [2013]). 13 If the argument fell outside what is proper, the courts then looked at three factors to assess the degree of prejudice: "'(1) whether the misconduct

2022State v. McReynolds, 288 Kan. 318, 323 , 202 P.3d 658 (2009) (outlining mode of analysis); see State v. King, 288 Kan. 333, 351 , 204 P.3d 585 (2009) (noting considerable range permitted advocates, including prosecutor, in arguing their causes in jury summations).'" State v. Franco, 49 Kan. App. 2d 924, 938 , 319 P.3d 551 (2014) (quoting State v. Schreiner, 46 Kan. App. 2d 778 , 793- 94, 264 P.3d 1033 [2011], rev. denied 296 Kan. 1135 [2013]). 13 If the argument fell outside what is proper, the courts then looked at three factors to assess the degree of prejudice: "'(1) whether the misconduct

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State v. Toshred
kan · 2004 · cited in 5 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2013
2 sentences

2013State v. Burnett, 293 Kan. 840, 850 , 270 P.3d 1115 (2012); Tosh, 278 Kan. at 85 .

2011State v. Scott, 286 Kan. 54, 77 , 183 P.3d 801 (2008) (citing State v. Tosh, 278 Kan. 83 , Syl. ¶ 1, 91 P.3d 1204 [2004]).

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State v. Burnettgreen
kan · 2012 · cited in 4 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2014
2 sentences

2014State v. Burnett, 293 Kan. 840, 850 , 270 P.3d 1115 (2012).

2014State v. Burnett, 293 Kan. 840, 850 , 270 P.3d 1115 (2012).

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State v. Francogreen
kanctapp · 2014 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022State v. McReynolds, 288 Kan. 318, 323 , 202 P.3d 658 (2009) (outlining mode of analysis); see State v. King, 288 Kan. 333, 351 , 204 P.3d 585 (2009) (noting considerable range permitted advocates, including prosecutor, in arguing their causes in jury summations).'" State v. Franco, 49 Kan. App. 2d 924, 938 , 319 P.3d 551 (2014) (quoting State v. Schreiner, 46 Kan. App. 2d 778 , 793- 94, 264 P.3d 1033 [2011], rev. denied 296 Kan. 1135 [2013]). 13 If the argument fell outside what is proper, the courts then looked at three factors to assess the degree of prejudice: "'(1) whether the misconduct

2022State v. McReynolds, 288 Kan. 318, 323 , 202 P.3d 658 (2009) (outlining mode of analysis); see State v. King, 288 Kan. 333, 351 , 204 P.3d 585 (2009) (noting considerable range permitted advocates, including prosecutor, in arguing their causes in jury summations).'" State v. Franco, 49 Kan. App. 2d 924, 938 , 319 P.3d 551 (2014) (quoting State v. Schreiner, 46 Kan. App. 2d 778 , 793- 94, 264 P.3d 1033 [2011], rev. denied 296 Kan. 1135 [2013]). 13 If the argument fell outside what is proper, the courts then looked at three factors to assess the degree of prejudice: "'(1) whether the misconduct

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State v. Elnickigreen
kan · 2005 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012State v. Bur nett, 293 Kan. 840, 850 , 270 P.3d 1115 (2012); see State v. Elnicki, 279 Kan. 47, 58 , 105 P.3d 122 (2005).

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State v. Albrightgreen
kan · 2007 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See State v. Albright, 283 Kan. 418, 428 , 153 P.3d 497 (2007). ‘We employ a two-step analysis in considering claims of prosecutorial misconduct: First, the court must determine whether the prosecutor’s statements were outside the wide latitude for language and manner a prosecutor is allowed when discussing the evidence; second, it must determine whether the comments constitute plain error, that is, whether the statements were so gross and flagrant as to prejudice the jury against the accused and deny him or her a fair trial. [Citation omitted.]” State v. Scott, 286 Kan. 54, 77 , 183 P.3d 801

2009See State v. Albright, 283 Kan. 418, 428 , 153 P.3d 497 (2007). ‘We employ a two-step analysis in considering claims of prosecutorial misconduct: First, the court must determine whether the prosecutor’s statements were outside the wide latitude for language and manner a prosecutor is allowed when discussing the evidence; second, it must determine whether the comments constitute plain error, that is, whether the statements were so gross and flagrant as to prejudice the jury against the accused and deny him or her a fair trial. [Citation omitted.]” State v. Scott, 286 Kan. 54, 77 , 183 P.3d 801

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Kansas. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (11)

CaseCitedYears
State v. McReynolds green
kan · 2009
2 sentences

2022State v. McReynolds, 288 Kan. 318, 323 , 202 P.3d 658 (2009) (outlining mode of analysis); see State v. King, 288 Kan. 333, 351 , 204 P.3d 585 (2009) (noting considerable range permitted advocates, including prosecutor, in arguing their causes in jury summations).'" State v. Franco, 49 Kan. App. 2d 924, 938 , 319 P.3d 551 (2014) (quoting State v. Schreiner, 46 Kan. App. 2d 778 , 793- 94, 264 P.3d 1033 [2011], rev. denied 296 Kan. 1135 [2013]). 13 If the argument fell outside what is proper, the courts then looked at three factors to assess the degree of prejudice: "'(1) whether the misconduct

2022State v. McReynolds, 288 Kan. 318, 323 , 202 P.3d 658 (2009) (outlining mode of analysis); see State v. King, 288 Kan. 333, 351 , 204 P.3d 585 (2009) (noting considerable range permitted advocates, including prosecutor, in arguing their causes in jury summations).'" State v. Franco, 49 Kan. App. 2d 924, 938 , 319 P.3d 551 (2014) (quoting State v. Schreiner, 46 Kan. App. 2d 778 , 793- 94, 264 P.3d 1033 [2011], rev. denied 296 Kan. 1135 [2013]). 13 If the argument fell outside what is proper, the courts then looked at three factors to assess the degree of prejudice: "'(1) whether the misconduct

122009–2022
State v. Scott green
kan · 2008
2 sentences

2010Standard of Review This court employs the familiar two-step analysis for reviewing claims of prosecutorial misconduct. “ ‘First, the court must determine whether the prosecutor’s statements were outside the wide latitude for language and manner a prosecutor is allowed when discussing the evidence; second, it must determine whether the comments constitute plain error, that is, whether the statements were so gross and flagrant as to prejudice the jury against the accused and deny him or her a fair trial. [Citation omitted.]’ ” State v. Brinklow, 288 Kan. 39, 44 , 200 P.3d 1225 (2009) (quoting St

2010Standard of Review This court employs the familiar two-step analysis for reviewing claims of prosecutorial misconduct. “ ‘First, the court must determine whether the prosecutor’s statements were outside the wide latitude for language and manner a prosecutor is allowed when discussing the evidence; second, it must determine whether the comments constitute plain error, that is, whether the statements were so gross and flagrant as to prejudice the jury against the accused and deny him or her a fair trial. [Citation omitted.]’ ” State v. Brinklow, 288 Kan. 39, 44 , 200 P.3d 1225 (2009) (quoting St

42009–2011
State v. McCaslin green
kan · 2011
2 sentences

2012State v. McCaslin, 291 Kan. 697, 715 , 245 P.3d 1030 (2011).

2012State v. McCaslin, 291 Kan. 697, 715 , 245 P.3d 1030 (2011).

22012–2012
State v. Brinklow green
kan · 2009
2 sentences

2011We have jurisdiction over this direct appeal pursuant to K.S.A. 22-3601(b)(l). *58 Prosecutorial Misconduct Our review of prosecutorial misconduct claims has followed a now-familiar two-step analysis, which we have described as follows: “ ‘ “First, the court must determine whether the prosecutor’s statements were outside the wide latitude for language and manner a prosecutor is allowed when discussing the evidence; second, it must determine whether the comments constitute plain error, that is, whether the statements were so gross and flagrant as to prejudice the jury against the accused and de

2011We have jurisdiction over this direct appeal pursuant to K.S.A. 22-3601(b)(l). *58 Prosecutorial Misconduct Our review of prosecutorial misconduct claims has followed a now-familiar two-step analysis, which we have described as follows: “ ‘ “First, the court must determine whether the prosecutor’s statements were outside the wide latitude for language and manner a prosecutor is allowed when discussing the evidence; second, it must determine whether the comments constitute plain error, that is, whether the statements were so gross and flagrant as to prejudice the jury against the accused and de

22010–2011
Chapman v. California yellow
scotus · 1967
2 sentences

2011None of these three factors is individually controlling, and before the third factor can ever override the first two factors, an appellate court must be able to say both the K.S.A. 60261 and the Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S. Ct. 824 , 17 L.

2011None of these three factors is individually controlling, and before the third factor can ever override the first two factors, an appellate court must be able to say both the K.S.A. 60261 and the Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S. Ct. 824 , 17 L.

22011–2011
Scott v. Kansas green
scotus · 2001
2 sentences

2004State v. Scott, 271 Kan. 103, 113 , 21 P.3d 516 , cert. denied 534 U.S. 1047 (2001).

2003State v. Scott, 271 Kan. 103, 113 , 21 P.3d 516 , cert denied 534 U.S. 1047 (2001).

22003–2004
State v. Scott green
kan · 2001
2 sentences

2004State v. Scott, 271 Kan. 103, 113 , 21 P.3d 516 , cert. denied 534 U.S. 1047 (2001).

2004State v. Scott, 271 Kan. 103, 113 , 21 P.3d 516 , cert. denied 534 U.S. 1047 (2001).

22003–2004
State v. Naputi green
kan · 2011
2 sentences

2013State v. Naputi, 293 Kan. 55, 58 , 260 P.3d 86 (2011).

2013State v. Naputi, 293 Kan. 55, 58 , 260 P.3d 86 (2011).

12013–2013
State v. Davis green
kan · 2003
2 sentences

2005Second, the court must decide whether the comments constitute plain error; that is, whether the statements were so gross and flagrant as to prejudice the jury against the defendant and deny the defendant a fair trial, requiring reversal. 275 Kan. at 121 .

2005Second, the court must decide whether the comments constitute plain error; that is, whether the statements were so gross and flagrant as to prejudice the jury against the defendant and deny the defendant a fair trial, requiring reversal. 275 Kan. at 121 .

12005–2005
State v. Hebert green
kan · 2004
2 sentences

2004See, e.g., Tosh, 278 Kan. at 90-91 ; State v. Hebert, 277 Kan. 61, 82 , 82 P.3d 470 (2004).

2004See, e.g., Tosh, 278 Kan. at 90-91 ; State v. Hebert, 277 Kan. 61, 82 , 82 P.3d 470 (2004).

12004–2004
State v. Sperry green
kan · 1999
2 sentences

2003State v. Sperry, 267 Kan. 287, 308-09 , 978 P.2d 933 (1999).

2003State v. Sperry, 267 Kan. 287, 308-09 , 978 P.2d 933 (1999).

12003–2003

Statutes the citing opinions construe

KS § K.S.A. § 60-261 (19) KS § K.S.A. § 60-455 (10) KS § K.S.A. § 21-3504 (7) KS § K.S.A. § 60-404 (6) KS § K.S.A. § 21-3502 (5) KS § K.S.A. § 60-445 (5) KS § K.S.A. § 22-3601 (4) KS § K.S.A. § 60-447 (4) KS § K.S.A. § 21-3401 (3) KS § K.S.A. § 21-3436 (3) KS § K.S.A. § 21-3501 (3) KS § K.S.A. § 21-4721 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

KS 31 (2003–2022) IL 7 (1983–2000) OH 2 (2013–2013) NJ 2 (2008–2018)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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