killing factors in Kansas

18 Kansas opinions name it 2 courts 1980–2021 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 (0)

Case	Followed	Cited
No positive-treatment citations attached to this issue in Kansas.

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 (17)

Case	Cited	Years
State v. Hearron green kan · 1980 2 sentences 2005In determining whether there was a causal relationship, the Beach court observed that the “ ‘[tjime, distance, and the causal relationship between the underlying felony and the killing are factors to be considered in determining whether the killing is a part of the felony.’ ” 275 Kan. at 613 (quoting State v. Hearron, 228 Kan. 693, 696 , 619 P.2d 1157 [1980]). 2005In determining whether there was a causal relationship, the Beach court observed that the “ ‘[tjime, distance, and the causal relationship between the underlying felony and the killing are factors to be considered in determining whether the killing is a part of the felony.’ ” 275 Kan. at 613 (quoting State v. Hearron, 228 Kan. 693, 696 , 619 P.2d 1157 [1980]).	7	1996–2005
State v. Jacques green kan · 2000 2 sentences 2016Time, distance, and the causal relationship between die underlying felony and the killing are factors to be considered in determining whether die killing is a part of the felony and therefore subject to the felony-murder rule.’ 270 Kan. at 189-90 . 2015Time, distance, and die causal relationship between die underlying felony and the killing are factors to be considered in determining whedier die killing is a part of die felony and therefore subject to die felony-murder rule.” 270 Kan. at 189-90 .	4	2003–2021
State v. Lucas green kan · 1988 2 sentences 1998Lucas, 243 Kan. at 465-66 . 92 Time, distance, and the causal relationship between the underlying felony and the killing are factors to be considered in determining whether the killing is a part of the felony and, therefore, subject to the felony-murder rule. 1995*In State v. Lucas, 243 Kan. 462 , Syl. ¶ 4, the court stated: “Time, distance, and the causal relationship between the underlying felony and the killing are factors to be considered in determining whether tire killing is a part of the felony and, therefore, subject to the felony-murder rule.” Referring to this maxim, the court considered the facts of Leonard : “Leonard’s one act of driving the semi-truck through the crowd is the basis for both charges.	3	1991–1998
State v. Branch and Bussey green kan · 1978 2 sentences 2016“Regarding the causal connection between an attempted aggravated robbery and a subsequent deatii, this court in State v. Branch and Bussey, 223 Kan. 381, 383 , 573 P.2d 1041 (1978), stated: “ ‘A felon’s attempt to commit a robbery sets in motion a chain of events which should cause him to contemplate that a death might occur. 2016“Regarding the causal connection between an attempted aggravated robbery and a subsequent deatii, this court in State v. Branch and Bussey, 223 Kan. 381, 383 , 573 P.2d 1041 (1978), stated: “ ‘A felon’s attempt to commit a robbery sets in motion a chain of events which should cause him to contemplate that a death might occur.	2	2015–2016
State v. Kaesontae green kan · 1996 2 sentences 2003State v. Sophophone, 270 Kan. 703, 711 , 19 P.3d 70 (2001); State v. Kaesontae, 260 Kan. 386, 390 , 920 P.2d 959 (1996). 2003State v. Sophophone, 270 Kan. 703, 711 , 19 P.3d 70 (2001); State v. Kaesontae, 260 Kan. 386, 390 , 920 P.2d 959 (1996).	2	2001–2003
State v. Rider, Edens & Lemons green kan · 1981 2 sentences 1996In State v. Rider, Edens & Lemons, 229 Kan. 394 , Syl. ¶ 4, 625 P.2d 425 (1981), the court stated: “Time, distance, and the causal relationship between the underlying felony and the killing are factors to be considered in determining whether the killing is a part of the felony and, therefore, subject to the felony-murder rule. 1996In State v. Rider, Edens & Lemons, 229 Kan. 394 , Syl. ¶ 4, 625 P.2d 425 (1981), the court stated: “Time, distance, and the causal relationship between the underlying felony and the killing are factors to be considered in determining whether the killing is a part of the felony and, therefore, subject to the felony-murder rule.	2	1996–2001
State v. Shaw green kan · 1996 2 sentences 2000State v. Shaw, 260 Kan. 396 , Syl. ¶ 1, 921 P.2d 779 (1996); State v. Lashley, 233 Kan. 620, 631 , 664 P.2d 1358 (1983). 2000State v. Shaw, 260 Kan. 396 , Syl. ¶ 1, 921 P.2d 779 (1996); State v. Lashley, 233 Kan. 620, 631 , 664 P.2d 1358 (1983).	2	1998–2000
State v. Beach green kan · 2003 1 sentence 2005In determining whether there was a causal relationship, the Beach court observed that the “ ‘[tjime, distance, and the causal relationship between the underlying felony and the killing are factors to be considered in determining whether the killing is a part of the felony.’ ” 275 Kan. at 613 (quoting State v. Hearron, 228 Kan. 693, 696 , 619 P.2d 1157 [1980]).	1	2005–2005
State v. Sophophone green kan · 2001 2 sentences 2003State v. Sophophone, 270 Kan. 703, 711 , 19 P.3d 70 (2001); State v. Kaesontae, 260 Kan. 386, 390 , 920 P.2d 959 (1996). 2003State v. Sophophone, 270 Kan. 703, 711 , 19 P.3d 70 (2001); State v. Kaesontae, 260 Kan. 386, 390 , 920 P.2d 959 (1996).	1	2003–2003
State v. Fulton green kan · 2000 2 sentences 2003State v. Fulton, 269 Kan. 835, 842 , 9 P.3d 18 (2000). 2003State v. Fulton, 269 Kan. 835, 842 , 9 P.3d 18 (2000).	1	2003–2003
State v. Lashley green kan · 1983 2 sentences 2000State v. Shaw, 260 Kan. 396 , Syl. ¶ 1, 921 P.2d 779 (1996); State v. Lashley, 233 Kan. 620, 631 , 664 P.2d 1358 (1983). 2000State v. Shaw, 260 Kan. 396 , Syl. ¶ 1, 921 P.2d 779 (1996); State v. Lashley, 233 Kan. 620, 631 , 664 P.2d 1358 (1983).	1	2000–2000
State v. Smallwood green kan · 1998 2 sentences 2000The Small-wood court had determined that time, distance, and the causal relationship between the underlying felony and the killing are factors to be considered in determining whether the killing is a part of the felony and, therefore, subject to the felony-murder rule. 264 Kan. 69 , Syl. ¶ 7. 2000The Smallwood court determined that a single assaultive incident of abuse of a child (K.S.A. 21-3609) which results in the death of the child merges with the killing and constitutes only one offense. 264 Kan. 69 , Syl. ¶ 8.	1	2000–2000
State v. Lucas green kan · 1989 1 sentence 1992“Time, distance, and the causal relationship between the underlying felony and the killing are factors to be considered in determining whether the killing is a part of the felony, and, therefore, subject to the felony-murder rule.” State v. Prouse, 244 Kan. 292 , Syl. ¶¶ 3-6, 767 P.2d 1308 (1989).	1	1992–1992
State v. Prouse green kan · 1989 1 sentence 1992“Time, distance, and the causal relationship between the underlying felony and the killing are factors to be considered in determining whether the killing is a part of the felony, and, therefore, subject to the felony-murder rule.” State v. Prouse, 244 Kan. 292 , Syl. ¶¶ 3-6, 767 P.2d 1308 (1989).	1	1992–1992
Commonwealth v. Alston green pa · 1974 2 sentences 1980State v. Harley, 543 S.W.2d 288 (Mo. App. 1976); Commonwealth v. Alston, Appellant, 458 Pa. 412 , 317 A.2d 229 (1974); Commonwealth v. Kelly, Appellant, 337 Pa. 171, 174 , 10 A.2d 431 (1940). 696 Time, distance, and the causal relationship between the underlying felony and the killing are factors to be considered in determining whether the killing is a part of the felony and, therefore, subject to the felony-murder rule. 1980State v. Harley, 543 S.W.2d 288 (Mo. App. 1976); Commonwealth v. Alston, Appellant, 458 Pa. 412 , 317 A.2d 229 (1974); Commonwealth v. Kelly, Appellant, 337 Pa. 171, 174 , 10 A.2d 431 (1940). 696 Time, distance, and the causal relationship between the underlying felony and the killing are factors to be considered in determining whether the killing is a part of the felony and, therefore, subject to the felony-murder rule.	1	1980–1980
State v. Harley green moctapp · 1976 1 sentence 1980State v. Harley, 543 S.W.2d 288 (Mo. App. 1976); Commonwealth v. Alston, Appellant, 458 Pa. 412 , 317 A.2d 229 (1974); Commonwealth v. Kelly, Appellant, 337 Pa. 171, 174 , 10 A.2d 431 (1940). *696 Time, distance, and the causal relationship between the underlying felony and the killing are factors to be considered in determining whether the killing is a part of the felony and, therefore, subject to the felony-murder rule.	1	1980–1980
Commonwealth v. Kelly green pa · 1939 2 sentences 1980State v. Harley, 543 S.W.2d 288 (Mo. App. 1976); Commonwealth v. Alston, Appellant, 458 Pa. 412 , 317 A.2d 229 (1974); Commonwealth v. Kelly, Appellant, 337 Pa. 171, 174 , 10 A.2d 431 (1940). 696 Time, distance, and the causal relationship between the underlying felony and the killing are factors to be considered in determining whether the killing is a part of the felony and, therefore, subject to the felony-murder rule. 1980State v. Harley, 543 S.W.2d 288 (Mo. App. 1976); Commonwealth v. Alston, Appellant, 458 Pa. 412 , 317 A.2d 229 (1974); Commonwealth v. Kelly, Appellant, 337 Pa. 171, 174 , 10 A.2d 431 (1940). 696 Time, distance, and the causal relationship between the underlying felony and the killing are factors to be considered in determining whether the killing is a part of the felony and, therefore, subject to the felony-murder rule.	1	1980–1980

Statutes the citing opinions construe

KS § K.S.A. § 21-3401 (14) KS § K.S.A. § 21-3436 (11) KS § K.S.A. § 22-3601 (5) KS § K.S.A. § 21-3402 (4) KS § K.S.A. § 21-3205 (3) KS § K.S.A. § 21-3302 (3) KS § K.S.A. § 21-3404 (3) KS § K.S.A. § 21-3410 (3) KS § K.S.A. § 21-3609 (3) KS § K.S.A. § 60-456 (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 18 (1980–2021) KY 3 (1932–1949) WA 3 (1995–2000) NY 2 (1962–1977) NM 2 (1961–2020) TN 2 (2013–2015) GA 2 (1938–2001)

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