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Hall standard in Kansas

30 Kansas opinions name it 2 courts 1992–2022 2 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 (11)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Hallred
kan · 1990 · cited in 16 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 1992–2019
2 sentences

2019But a more liberal rule—the "post-Hall standard"—applied when the question was newly raised on appeal. 246 Kan. at 764-65 .

2019Harris relies on this pre-Hall standard because it provided that a complaint omitting an essential element of the charged crime was "jurisdictionally and fatally defective" resulting in reversal of a conviction of that offense. 246 Kan. at 747 .

816
Ferguson v. Stategreen
kan · 2003 · cited in 8 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2022
2 sentences

2011A defendant challenging the sufficiency of the charging document for the first time on appeal must show the alleged defect either "(1) prejudiced the defendant's preparation of a defense; (2) impaired the defendant's ability to plead the conviction in any subsequent prosecution; or (3) limited the defendant's substantial rights to a fair trial. [Citation omitted.]" State v. Gracey, 288 Kan. 252, 254 , 200 P.3d 1275 (2009); see State v. Hall, 246 Kan. 728, 765 , 793 P.2d 737 (1990), overruled in part on other grounds by Ferguson v. State, 276 Kan. 428 , 78 P.3d 40 (2003); see also State v. McEl

2011A defendant challenging the sufficiency of the charging document for the first time on appeal must show the alleged defect either "(1) prejudiced the defendant's preparation of a defense; (2) impaired the defendant's ability to plead the conviction in any subsequent prosecution; or (3) limited the defendant's substantial rights to a fair trial. [Citation omitted.]" State v. Gracey, 288 Kan. 252, 254 , 200 P.3d 1275 (2009); see State v. Hall, 246 Kan. 728, 765 , 793 P.2d 737 (1990), overruled in part on other grounds by Ferguson v. State, 276 Kan. 428 , 78 P.3d 40 (2003); see also State v. McEl

58
Kansas v. McElroygreen
kan · 2006 · cited in 3 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2011
2 sentences

2011A defendant challenging the sufficiency of the charging document for the first time on appeal must show the alleged defect either "(1) prejudiced the defendant's preparation of a defense; (2) impaired the defendant's ability to plead the conviction in any subsequent prosecution; or (3) limited the defendant's substantial rights to a fair trial. [Citation omitted.]" State v. Gracey, 288 Kan. 252, 254 , 200 P.3d 1275 (2009); see State v. Hall, 246 Kan. 728, 765 , 793 P.2d 737 (1990), overruled in part on other grounds by Ferguson v. State, 276 Kan. 428 , 78 P.3d 40 (2003); see also State v. McEl

2011A defendant challenging the sufficiency of the charging document for the first time on appeal must show the alleged defect either "(1) prejudiced the defendant's preparation of a defense; (2) impaired the defendant's ability to plead the conviction in any subsequent prosecution; or (3) limited the defendant's substantial rights to a fair trial. [Citation omitted.]" State v. Gracey, 288 Kan. 252, 254 , 200 P.3d 1275 (2009); see State v. Hall, 246 Kan. 728, 765 , 793 P.2d 737 (1990), overruled in part on other grounds by Ferguson v. State, 276 Kan. 428 , 78 P.3d 40 (2003); see also State v. McEl

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State v. Hookergreen
kan · 2001 · cited in 2 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2008
2 sentences

2008Although we have stated a pre- Hall standard emphasizes "technical considerations, rather than practical considerations," Hooker, 271 Kan. at 61 , 21 P.3d 964 , we have also held "an information should be read in its entirety, construed according to common sense, and interpreted to include facts which are necessarily implied." Micheaux, 242 Kan. at 199 , 747 P.2d 784 .

2008Although we have stated a pre- Hall standard emphasizes "technical considerations, rather than practical considerations," Hooker, 271 Kan. at 61 , 21 P.3d 964 , we have also held "an information should be read in its entirety, construed according to common sense, and interpreted to include facts which are necessarily implied." Micheaux, 242 Kan. at 199 , 747 P.2d 784 .

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State v. Dunngreen
kan · 2016 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022See Dunn, 304 Kan. 773 , Syl. ¶ 2.) Ferguson and Harris raised the question as to which of these two standards—the more rigorous pre-Hall rule or the more flexible post-Hall standard—governed the prejudice assessment in claims that trial counsel provided ineffective assistance by failing to move for an arrest of judgment within 14 days after the close of trial.

2022See Dunn, 304 Kan. 773 , Syl. ¶ 2.) Ferguson and Harris raised the question as to which of these two standards—the more rigorous pre-Hall rule or the more flexible post-Hall standard—governed the prejudice assessment in claims that trial counsel provided ineffective assistance by failing to move for an arrest of judgment within 14 days after the close of trial.

11
State v. Fleminggreen
kan · 2018 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See State v. Fleming, 308 Kan. 689 , 706, 423 P.3d 506 (2018) (one Court of Appeals panel may disagree with another). 7 It is true that Hall's progeny has followed a pattern of applying the single larceny doctrine when the amounts individually stolen would not amount to a felony charge but, in the aggregate, would total above the felony threshold.

11
State v. McClanahangreen
kan · 1992 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See, e.g., McClanahan, 251 Kan. at 534 (defendant charged with single count of felony theft based upon aggregate value of items taken); Fox, 242 Kan. at 459-60 (defendant charged with single count of felony unemployment fraud instead of multiple misdemeanors); State v. Green, 213 Kan. 547, 547-48 , 516 P.2d 926 (1973) (defendant charged with single count of felony grand theft even though two of the three discrete takings were in amounts less than the felony limit); State v. Roberts, 210 Kan. 786, 787 , 504 P.2d 242 (1972) (defendant charged with two counts of grand larceny for theft of two pow

11
State v. Foxgreen
kan · 1988 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See, e.g., McClanahan, 251 Kan. at 534 (defendant charged with single count of felony theft based upon aggregate value of items taken); Fox, 242 Kan. at 459-60 (defendant charged with single count of felony unemployment fraud instead of multiple misdemeanors); State v. Green, 213 Kan. 547, 547-48 , 516 P.2d 926 (1973) (defendant charged with single count of felony grand theft even though two of the three discrete takings were in amounts less than the felony limit); State v. Roberts, 210 Kan. 786, 787 , 504 P.2d 242 (1972) (defendant charged with two counts of grand larceny for theft of two pow

11
State v. Trautloffgreen
kan · 2009 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012See State v. Trautloff, 289 Kan. 793, 802 , 217 P.3d 15 (2009) (“A jury instruction on the elements of a crime that is broader than the complaint charging the crime is erroneous.

2012See State v. Trautloff, 289 Kan. 793, 802 , 217 P.3d 15 (2009) (“A jury instruction on the elements of a crime that is broader than the complaint charging the crime is erroneous.

11
State v. Williamsgreen
kanctapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011See Williams, 37 Kan.

11
State v. Waterberrygreen
kan · 1991 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (24)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Shirley green
kan · 2004
2 sentences

2012The Shirley court explained what this meant, stating: “Under the pre-Hall standard, the court must focus on technical considerations. [Citations omitted.] If the charging document does not set out the essential elements of the crime, it is fatally defective and the conviction must be reversed for lack of jurisdiction. [Citation omitted.].” Shirley, 277 Kan. at 661-62 .

2012The Shirley court explained that this new standard—referred to as the post-Hall standard or test—requires the defendant to show that the claimed defect either “(1) prejudiced the defendant’s preparation of a defense, (2) impaired the defendant’s ability to plead the conviction in any subsequent prosecution, or (3) limited die defendant’s substantial rights to a fair trial under the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution or Section 10 of the Kansas Constitution Bill of Rights. [Hall,] 246 Kan. at 765 .” Shirley, 277 Kan. at 662 .

52006–2012
State v. Portillo green
kan · 2012
2 sentences

2016Rather, he quoted language from our decision in State v. Portillo, 294 Kan. 242 , 274 P.3d 640 (2012).

2015We recognized that the 14-day window from verdict for filing of a 22-3502 motion for arrest of judgment, as required by Hall to justify invocation of tire pre-Hall standard for review of a charging document, had already closed by the time the State sought to amend the PSI. 294 Kan. at 256 .

32015–2016
State v. Gracey green
kan · 2009
2 sentences

2011A defendant challenging the sufficiency of the charging document for the first time on appeal must show the alleged defect either "(1) prejudiced the defendant's preparation of a defense; (2) impaired the defendant's ability to plead the conviction in any subsequent prosecution; or (3) limited the defendant's substantial rights to a fair trial. [Citation omitted.]" State v. Gracey, 288 Kan. 252, 254 , 200 P.3d 1275 (2009); see State v. Hall, 246 Kan. 728, 765 , 793 P.2d 737 (1990), overruled in part on other grounds by Ferguson v. State, 276 Kan. 428 , 78 P.3d 40 (2003); see also State v. McEl

2011A defendant challenging the sufficiency of the charging document for the first time on appeal must show the alleged defect either "(1) prejudiced the defendant's preparation of a defense; (2) impaired the defendant's ability to plead the conviction in any subsequent prosecution; or (3) limited the defendant's substantial rights to a fair trial. [Citation omitted.]" State v. Gracey, 288 Kan. 252, 254 , 200 P.3d 1275 (2009); see State v. Hall, 246 Kan. 728, 765 , 793 P.2d 737 (1990), overruled in part on other grounds by Ferguson v. State, 276 Kan. 428 , 78 P.3d 40 (2003); see also State v. McEl

32009–2011
State v. Reyna green
kan · 2010
2 sentences

2015Nevertheless, “[u]nder the pre-Hall standard, an information is sufficient if it substantially follows the language of the statute or charges the offense in equivalent words or others of tire same import, so long as tire defendant is fully informed of the particular offense charged and tire court is able to determine under what statute the charge is founded.” State v. Reyna, 290 Kan. 666 , Syl. ¶ 6, 234 P.3d 761 , cert. denied 131 S. Ct. 532 (2010).

2015Nevertheless, “[u]nder the pre-Hall standard, an information is sufficient if it substantially follows the language of the statute or charges the offense in equivalent words or others of tire same import, so long as tire defendant is fully informed of the particular offense charged and tire court is able to determine under what statute the charge is founded.” State v. Reyna, 290 Kan. 666 , Syl. ¶ 6, 234 P.3d 761 , cert. denied 131 S. Ct. 532 (2010).

22010–2015
State v. Scott green
kan · 2008
2 sentences

2013When a defendant timely files a motion for arrest of judgment, this court reviews whether tire complaint was jurisdictionally defective under the pr e-Hall standard, which asks whether the complaint “omits one or more of the essential elements of the crime it attempts to charge.” Scott, 286 Kan. at 63 ; see K.S.A. 22-3502 (providing arrest of judgment should be granted if “the complaint, information or indictment does not charge a crime or if the court was without jurisdiction of the crime charged”).

2013Even though the pr e-Hall standard focuses on “ ‘technical considerations, rather than practical considerations,’ ” a complaint is still sufficient if it “substantially follows the language of the statute or charges the offense in equivalent words or others of the same import so long as the defendant is fully informed of the particular offense charged and the court is able to determine under what statute the charge is founded.” Scott, 286 Kan. at 63-64 .

22010–2013
State v. Marino neutral
kanctapp · 2006
2 sentences

2012As a result, the Hall factors are inapplicable to this case.” Marino, 34 Kan.

2012As a result, the Hall factors are inapplicable to this case.” Marino, 34 Kan.

22009–2012
State v. Micheaux green
kan · 1987
2 sentences

2008Although we have stated a pre- Hall standard emphasizes "technical considerations, rather than practical considerations," Hooker, 271 Kan. at 61 , 21 P.3d 964 , we have also held "an information should be read in its entirety, construed according to common sense, and interpreted to include facts which are necessarily implied." Micheaux, 242 Kan. at 199 , 747 P.2d 784 .

2008Although we have stated a pre- Hall standard emphasizes "technical considerations, rather than practical considerations," Hooker, 271 Kan. at 61 , 21 P.3d 964 , we have also held "an information should be read in its entirety, construed according to common sense, and interpreted to include facts which are necessarily implied." Micheaux, 242 Kan. at 199 , 747 P.2d 784 .

22008–2010
State v. Hall green
kan · 1976
1 sentence

2021But while it acknowledged Hall's objection to his jail attire, it refused to adopt a rule that "appearance in prison garb per se results in an unfair trial." 220 Kan. at 715 .

12021–2021
State v. Roberts green
kan · 1972
2 sentences

2020See, e.g., McClanahan, 251 Kan. at 534 (defendant charged with single count of felony theft based upon aggregate value of items taken); Fox, 242 Kan. at 459-60 (defendant charged with single count of felony unemployment fraud instead of multiple misdemeanors); State v. Green, 213 Kan. 547, 547-48 , 516 P.2d 926 (1973) (defendant charged with single count of felony grand theft even though two of the three discrete takings were in amounts less than the felony limit); State v. Roberts, 210 Kan. 786, 787 , 504 P.2d 242 (1972) (defendant charged with two counts of grand larceny for theft of two pow

2020See, e.g., McClanahan, 251 Kan. at 534 (defendant charged with single count of felony theft based upon aggregate value of items taken); Fox, 242 Kan. at 459-60 (defendant charged with single count of felony unemployment fraud instead of multiple misdemeanors); State v. Green, 213 Kan. 547, 547-48 , 516 P.2d 926 (1973) (defendant charged with single count of felony grand theft even though two of the three discrete takings were in amounts less than the felony limit); State v. Roberts, 210 Kan. 786, 787 , 504 P.2d 242 (1972) (defendant charged with two counts of grand larceny for theft of two pow

12020–2020
State v. Gordon green
kan · 1937
1 sentence

2020See, e.g., McClanahan, 251 Kan. at 534 (defendant charged with single count of felony theft based upon aggregate value of items taken); Fox, 242 Kan. at 459-60 (defendant charged with single count of felony unemployment fraud instead of multiple misdemeanors); State v. Green, 213 Kan. 547, 547-48 , 516 P.2d 926 (1973) (defendant charged with single count of felony grand theft even though two of the three discrete takings were in amounts less than the felony limit); State v. Roberts, 210 Kan. 786, 787 , 504 P.2d 242 (1972) (defendant charged with two counts of grand larceny for theft of two pow

12020–2020
State v. Green neutral
kan · 1973
2 sentences

2020See, e.g., McClanahan, 251 Kan. at 534 (defendant charged with single count of felony theft based upon aggregate value of items taken); Fox, 242 Kan. at 459-60 (defendant charged with single count of felony unemployment fraud instead of multiple misdemeanors); State v. Green, 213 Kan. 547, 547-48 , 516 P.2d 926 (1973) (defendant charged with single count of felony grand theft even though two of the three discrete takings were in amounts less than the felony limit); State v. Roberts, 210 Kan. 786, 787 , 504 P.2d 242 (1972) (defendant charged with two counts of grand larceny for theft of two pow

2020See, e.g., McClanahan, 251 Kan. at 534 (defendant charged with single count of felony theft based upon aggregate value of items taken); Fox, 242 Kan. at 459-60 (defendant charged with single count of felony unemployment fraud instead of multiple misdemeanors); State v. Green, 213 Kan. 547, 547-48 , 516 P.2d 926 (1973) (defendant charged with single count of felony grand theft even though two of the three discrete takings were in amounts less than the felony limit); State v. Roberts, 210 Kan. 786, 787 , 504 P.2d 242 (1972) (defendant charged with two counts of grand larceny for theft of two pow

12020–2020
Dunham v. United States green
scotus · 1973
1 sentence

2020See, e.g., McClanahan, 251 Kan. at 534 (defendant charged with single count of felony theft based upon aggregate value of items taken); Fox, 242 Kan. at 459-60 (defendant charged with single count of felony unemployment fraud instead of multiple misdemeanors); State v. Green, 213 Kan. 547, 547-48 , 516 P.2d 926 (1973) (defendant charged with single count of felony grand theft even though two of the three discrete takings were in amounts less than the felony limit); State v. Roberts, 210 Kan. 786, 787 , 504 P.2d 242 (1972) (defendant charged with two counts of grand larceny for theft of two pow

12020–2020
State v. Overman green
kan · 2015
2 sentences

2019And based on that, the panel held that even though the Van Cleave court used the post-Hall test, it reached the correct result and affirmed. 2016 WL 7325012 , at *18 (citing State v. Overman, 301 Kan. 704, 712 , 348 P.3d 516 [2015] [affirming district court as right for wrong reasons]).

2019And based on that, the panel held that even though the Van Cleave court used the post-Hall test, it reached the correct result and affirmed. 2016 WL 7325012 , at *18 (citing State v. Overman, 301 Kan. 704, 712 , 348 P.3d 516 [2015] [affirming district court as right for wrong reasons]).

12019–2019
State v. Hurd green
kan · 2013
2 sentences

2015Hurd, 298 Kan. at 565 ; see State v. Hall, 246 Kan. 728, 764-65 , 793 P.2d 737 (1990), overruled in part on other grounds by Ferguson v. State, 276 Kan. 428 , 78 P.3d 40 (2003).

2015Hurd, 298 Kan. at 565 ; see State v. Hall, 246 Kan. 728, 764-65 , 793 P.2d 737 (1990), overruled in part on other grounds by Ferguson v. State, 276 Kan. 428 , 78 P.3d 40 (2003).

12015–2015
Grandoit v. Physician Network, Inc. green
scotus · 2010
2 sentences

2015Nevertheless, “[u]nder the pre-Hall standard, an information is sufficient if it substantially follows the language of the statute or charges the offense in equivalent words or others of tire same import, so long as tire defendant is fully informed of the particular offense charged and tire court is able to determine under what statute the charge is founded.” State v. Reyna, 290 Kan. 666 , Syl. ¶ 6, 234 P.3d 761 , cert. denied 131 S. Ct. 532 (2010).

2015Nevertheless, "[u]nder the pre–Hall standard, an information is sufficient if it substantially follows the language of the statute or charges the offense in equivalent words or others of the same import, so long as the defendant is fully informed of the particular offense charged and the court is able to determine under what statute the charge is founded." State v. Reyna, 290 Kan. 666 , Syl. ¶ 6, 234 P.3d 761 , cert. denied 131 S. Ct. 532 (2010).

12015–2015
State v. Schultz green
kan · 1993
2 sentences

2014Under the pre-Hall standard, “ ‘[A] conviction based upon an information which does not sufficiently charge the offense for which the accused is convicted is void.’ ” State v. Schultz, 252 Kan. 819, 835 , 850 P.2d 818 (1993) (quoting State v. Bird, 238 Kan. 160, 166 , 708 P.2d 946 [1985]).

2014Under the pre-Hall standard, “ ‘[A] conviction based upon an information which does not sufficiently charge the offense for which the accused is convicted is void.’ ” State v. Schultz, 252 Kan. 819, 835 , 850 P.2d 818 (1993) (quoting State v. Bird, 238 Kan. 160, 166 , 708 P.2d 946 [1985]).

12014–2014
State v. Bird green
kan · 1985
2 sentences

2014Under the pre-Hall standard, “ ‘[A] conviction based upon an information which does not sufficiently charge the offense for which the accused is convicted is void.’ ” State v. Schultz, 252 Kan. 819, 835 , 850 P.2d 818 (1993) (quoting State v. Bird, 238 Kan. 160, 166 , 708 P.2d 946 [1985]).

2014Under the pre-Hall standard, “ ‘[A] conviction based upon an information which does not sufficiently charge the offense for which the accused is convicted is void.’ ” State v. Schultz, 252 Kan. 819, 835 , 850 P.2d 818 (1993) (quoting State v. Bird, 238 Kan. 160, 166 , 708 P.2d 946 [1985]).

12014–2014
State v. Bryant green
kan · 2002
2 sentences

2012I would submit that the Hall exception to fhe jurisdictional defect of elements missing from a charging document “deserves a proper burial,” and that “[w]e should administer last rites with this opinion.” State v. Bryant, 272 Kan. 1204, 1210 , 38 P.3d 661 (2002) (Six, J., concurring; referring to res gestae as an independent evidentiary concept).

2012I would submit that the Hall exception to fhe jurisdictional defect of elements missing from a charging document “deserves a proper burial,” and that “[w]e should administer last rites with this opinion.” State v. Bryant, 272 Kan. 1204, 1210 , 38 P.3d 661 (2002) (Six, J., concurring; referring to res gestae as an independent evidentiary concept).

12012–2012
State v. Tapia green
kanctapp · 2009
1 sentence

2012Tapia, 42 Kan.

12012–2012
State v. Gunby green
kan · 2006
2 sentences

2011Accordingly, we determine that the trial court properly denied Hall’s motion for mistrial based on the admission of this brief comment by Jordan about the Udells’ suspicions. *310 Did the Trial Court Clearly Err In Not Instructing the Jury To Disregard the Evidence P In her brief argument regarding the lack of a kmiting instruction, Hall maintains that the trial court’s failure to give a kmiting instruction “left the jury with the impression that it was proper to consider this- information when assessing Ms. Hall’s credibility under the general PIK witness credibikty instruction.” In support,

2011Accordingly, we determine that the trial court properly denied Hall’s motion for mistrial based on the admission of this brief comment by Jordan about the Udells’ suspicions. *310 Did the Trial Court Clearly Err In Not Instructing the Jury To Disregard the Evidence P In her brief argument regarding the lack of a kmiting instruction, Hall maintains that the trial court’s failure to give a kmiting instruction “left the jury with the impression that it was proper to consider this- information when assessing Ms. Hall’s credibility under the general PIK witness credibikty instruction.” In support,

12011–2011
State v. Howell & Taylor green
kan · 1979
12008–2008
State v. Morris green
kan · 1927
12008–2008
State v. Martis green
kan · 2004
12006–2006
State v. Jackson green
kan · 1986
12000–2000

Statutes the citing opinions construe

KS § K.S.A. § 22-3201 (14) KS § K.S.A. § 22-3502 (12) KS § K.S.A. § 60-261 (8) KS § K.S.A. § 60-404 (6) KS § K.S.A. § 21-3107 (5) KS § K.S.A. § 21-3504 (5) KS § K.S.A. § 21-4643 (5) KS § K.S.A. § 22-3601 (5) KS § K.S.A. § 21-3302 (4) KS § K.S.A. § 21-3401 (4) KS § K.S.A. § 21-3439 (4) KS § K.S.A. § 60-460 (4)

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

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