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claim of prosecutorial error in Kansas

28 Kansas opinions name it 2 courts 2016–2026 22 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 (5)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Bodinegreen
kan · 2021 · cited in 6 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2026
2 sentences

2026State v. Bodine, 313 Kan. 378 , 406, 486 P.3d 551 (2021).

2026See State v. Bodine, 313 Kan. 378 , 406, 486 P.3d 551 (2021) ("[W]e will review a claim of prosecutorial error based on 9 comments made during voir dire, opening statement, or closing statement even in the absence of a contemporaneous objection.").

26
Haddock v. Stategreen
kan · 2006 · cited in 2 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2023–2024
2 sentences

2024See Haddock v. State, 282 Kan. 475 , 146 P.3d 187 (2006); Hollingsworth v. State, No. 106,357, 2012 WL 718971 , at *3 (Kan.

2024See Haddock v. State, 282 Kan. 475 , 146 P.3d 187 (2006); Hollingsworth v. State, No. 106,357, 2012 WL 718971 , at *3 (Kan.

22
State v. Millergreen
kan · 2011 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See State v. Miller, 293 Kan. 535, 550 , 264 P.3d 461 (2011) (noting the special preservation rule).

2016See State v. Miller, 293 Kan. 535, 550 , 264 P.3d 461 (2011) (noting the special preservation rule).

11
Roeder v. Kansasgreen
scotus · 2015 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016State v. Anderson, 294 Kan. 450, 461 , 276 P.3d 200 (2012); see State v. Roeder, 300 Kan. 901, 932 , 336 P.3d 831 (2014), cert. denied 135 S. Ct. 2316 (2015).

11
State v. Roedergreen
kan · 2014 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016State v. Anderson, 294 Kan. 450, 461 , 276 P.3d 200 (2012); see State v. Roeder, 300 Kan. 901, 932 , 336 P.3d 831 (2014), cert. denied 135 S. Ct. 2316 (2015).

2016State v. Anderson, 294 Kan. 450, 461 , 276 P.3d 200 (2012); see State v. Roeder, 300 Kan. 901, 932 , 336 P.3d 831 (2014), cert. denied 135 S. Ct. 2316 (2015).

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 (15)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Shields green
kan · 2022
2 sentences

2024State v. Shields, 315 Kan. 814 , 835, 511 P.3d 931 (2022).

2024State v. Shields, 315 Kan. 814 , 835, 511 P.3d 931 (2022).

32024–2024
State v. King green
kan · 2009
2 sentences

2021Standard of Review A claim of prosecutorial error generally does not require a contemporaneous objection in order to be preserved for appellate review, "'although the presence or absence of an objection may figure into our analysis of the alleged misconduct.'" State v. Sean, 306 Kan. 963 , 974, 399 P.3d 168 (2017) (quoting State v. King, 288 Kan. 333, 349 , 204 P.3d 585 [2009]).

2021Standard of Review A claim of prosecutorial error generally does not require a contemporaneous objection in order to be preserved for appellate review, "'although the presence or absence of an objection may figure into our analysis of the alleged misconduct.'" State v. Sean, 306 Kan. 963 , 974, 399 P.3d 168 (2017) (quoting State v. King, 288 Kan. 333, 349 , 204 P.3d 585 [2009]).

32020–2021
State v. Brown green
kan · 2022
2 sentences

2026"First, considering a prosecutor's statements in context, appellate courts ask whether the prosecutor stepped outside the wide latitude afforded prosecutors 'to conduct the State's case in a manner that does not offend the defendant's constitutional right to a fair trial.' State v. Brown, 316 Kan. 154 , 164, 513 P.3d 1207 (2022); State v. Blevins, 313 Kan. 413 , 428, 485 P.3d 1175 (2021).

2026Next, Horton argues that the prosecutor committed prejudicial error by shifting the burden of proof and misstating the evidence. 13 In considering a claim of prosecutorial error, this court first assesses whether the prosecutor "stepped outside the wide latitude afforded [them] 'to conduct the State's case in a manner that does not offend the defendant's constitutional right to a fair trial.'" State v. Coleman, 318 Kan. 296 , 302, 543 P.3d 61 (2024) (quoting State v. Brown, 316 Kan. 154 , 164, 513 P.3d 1207 [2022]).

22026–2026
State v. Wilson green
kan · 2018
2 sentences

2024As he argues, our Supreme Court opined on the existence of this issue in State v. Wilson, 309 Kan. 67 , 73, 431 P.3d 841 (2018), but it did not consider the issue because the State did not raise the preservation claim in its petition for review: "At the outset we must consider whether Wilson's prosecutorial error challenge is preserved for our review.

2024State v. Wilson, 309 Kan. 67 , 68, 431 P.3d 841 (2018); see State v. Abbott, No. 123,411, 2021 WL 6141105 , at *2-3 (Kan.

22024–2024
State v. Butler green
kan · 2018
2 sentences

2022Butler, 307 Kan. at 864 .

2022State v. Butler, 307 Kan. 831, 864 , 416 P.3d 116 (2018).

22022–2022
State v. Haygood green
kan · 2018
2 sentences

2021State v. Haygood, 308 Kan. 1387 , 1397, 430 P.3d 11 (2018).

2021State v. Haygood, 308 Kan. 1387 , 1397, 430 P.3d 11 (2018).

22021–2021
State v. Anderson green
kan · 2012
2 sentences

2020State v. Anderson, 294 Kan. 450, 461 , 276 P.3d 200 (2012); see State v. McBride, 307 Kan. 60 , 64-65, 405 P.3d 1196 (2017) (statements during closing argument).

2020State v. Anderson, 294 Kan. 450, 461 , 276 P.3d 200 (2012); see State v. McBride, 307 Kan. 60 , 64-65, 405 P.3d 1196 (2017) (statements during closing argument).

22016–2020
State v. Blevins green
kan · 2021
1 sentence

2026"First, considering a prosecutor's statements in context, appellate courts ask whether the prosecutor stepped outside the wide latitude afforded prosecutors 'to conduct the State's case in a manner that does not offend the defendant's constitutional right to a fair trial.' State v. Brown, 316 Kan. 154 , 164, 513 P.3d 1207 (2022); State v. Blevins, 313 Kan. 413 , 428, 485 P.3d 1175 (2021).

12026–2026
State v. Coleman green
kan · 2024
1 sentence

2026Next, Horton argues that the prosecutor committed prejudicial error by shifting the burden of proof and misstating the evidence. 13 In considering a claim of prosecutorial error, this court first assesses whether the prosecutor "stepped outside the wide latitude afforded [them] 'to conduct the State's case in a manner that does not offend the defendant's constitutional right to a fair trial.'" State v. Coleman, 318 Kan. 296 , 302, 543 P.3d 61 (2024) (quoting State v. Brown, 316 Kan. 154 , 164, 513 P.3d 1207 [2022]).

12026–2026
State v. J.L.J. green
kan · 2024
1 sentence

2026In considering a claim of prosecutorial error, an appellate court first assesses whether the prosecutor committed error by deciding whether the "'acts complained of fall outside the wide latitude afforded prosecutors to conduct the State's case and attempt to obtain a conviction in a manner that does not offend the defendant's constitutional right to a fair trial.'" State v. J.L.J., 318 Kan. 720 , 725, 547 P.3d 501 (2024).

12026–2026
State v. Longoria green
kan · 2015
2 sentences

2026Generally speaking, a "prosecutor has wide latitude in crafting arguments and drawing 'reasonable inferences from the evidence but may not comment on facts outside the evidence.'" [Citations omitted.]" State v. Longoria, 301 Kan. 489, 524 , 343 P.3d 1128 (2015).

2026Generally speaking, a "prosecutor has wide latitude in crafting arguments and drawing 'reasonable inferences from the evidence but may not comment on facts outside the evidence.'" [Citations omitted.]" State v. Longoria, 301 Kan. 489, 524 , 343 P.3d 1128 (2015).

12026–2026
State v. George green
kan · 2020
1 sentence

2024State v. George, 311 Kan. 639 , 703, 466 P.3d 469 (2020).

12024–2024
State v. Tahah green
kan · 2015
2 sentences

2018State v. Tahah , 302 Kan. 783 , 787, 358 P.3d 819 (2015).

2018State v. Tahah , 302 Kan. 783 , 787, 358 P.3d 819 (2015).

12018–2018
State v. Raskie green
kan · 2012
2 sentences

2017A prosecutor "cross[es] the line by misstating the law." State v. Raskie, 293 Kan. 906, 917 , 269 P.3d 1268 (2012).

2017A prosecutor "cross[es] the line by misstating the law." State v. Raskie, 293 Kan. 906, 917 , 269 P.3d 1268 (2012).

12017–2017
State v. Pribble green
kan · 2016
2 sentences

2017Davis did not object at trial to the comments, "but the same standard of review applies to a claim of prosecutorial error during closing argument regardless of whether the defendant raised a contemporaneous objection." State v. Pribble, 304 Kan. 824, 832 , 375 P.3d 966 (2016).

2017Davis did not object at trial to the comments, "but the same standard of review applies to a claim of prosecutorial error during closing argument regardless of whether the defendant raised a contemporaneous objection." State v. Pribble, 304 Kan. 824, 832 , 375 P.3d 966 (2016).

12017–2017

Statutes the citing opinions construe

KS § K.S.A. § 60-404 (8) KS § K.S.A. § 60-445 (5) KS § K.S.A. § 20-2616 (4) KS § K.S.A. § 21-5109 (4) KS § K.S.A. § 21-5402 (4) KS § K.S.A. § 21-5506 (4) KS § K.S.A. § 60-455 (4) KS § K.S.A. § 21-5415 (3) KS § K.S.A. § 22-3601 (3) KS § K.S.A. § 60-261 (3) KS § K.S.A. § 60-460 (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

MI 50 (2015–2026) CA 50 (2004–2026) KS 28 (2016–2026) AZ 8 (2020–2026) IA 3 (2018–2025) WA 2 (2019–2020)

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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