defendant requests instruction in Kansas

17 Kansas opinions name it 2 courts 1907–2024 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 (3)

Case	Followed	Cited
State v. Fridaygreen kan · 2013 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024 2 sentences 2024See State v. Friday, 297 Kan. 1023, 1036-37 , 306 P.3d 265 (2013) (if a defendant requests an instruction at trial, the court must view the evidence in the light most favorable to the defendant); see also State v. Burgess, 245 Kan. 481, 488 , 781 P.2d 694 (1989) (noting while general rule is defendant is entitled to instruction on self-defense in homicide case, 20 the facts and evidence reveal no error in refusal to give self-defense instruction). 2024See State v. Friday, 297 Kan. 1023, 1036-37 , 306 P.3d 265 (2013) (if a defendant requests an instruction at trial, the court must view the evidence in the light most favorable to the defendant); see also State v. Burgess, 245 Kan. 481, 488 , 781 P.2d 694 (1989) (noting while general rule is defendant is entitled to instruction on self-defense in homicide case, 20 the facts and evidence reveal no error in refusal to give self-defense instruction).	1	1
State v. Burgessgreen kan · 1989 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024 2 sentences 2024See State v. Friday, 297 Kan. 1023, 1036-37 , 306 P.3d 265 (2013) (if a defendant requests an instruction at trial, the court must view the evidence in the light most favorable to the defendant); see also State v. Burgess, 245 Kan. 481, 488 , 781 P.2d 694 (1989) (noting while general rule is defendant is entitled to instruction on self-defense in homicide case, 20 the facts and evidence reveal no error in refusal to give self-defense instruction). 2024See State v. Friday, 297 Kan. 1023, 1036-37 , 306 P.3d 265 (2013) (if a defendant requests an instruction at trial, the court must view the evidence in the light most favorable to the defendant); see also State v. Burgess, 245 Kan. 481, 488 , 781 P.2d 694 (1989) (noting while general rule is defendant is entitled to instruction on self-defense in homicide case, 20 the facts and evidence reveal no error in refusal to give self-defense instruction).	1	1
State v. Haygoodgreen kan · 2018 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019 1 sentence 2019See State v. Haygood, 308 Kan. 1387 , Syl. ¶ 8, 1404, 430 P.3d 11 (2018); State v. Davis, 306 Kan. 400 , 418, 394 P.3d 817 (2017); and State v. Kleypas, 305 Kan. 224 , 302, 382 P.3d 373 (2016).	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (10)

Case	Cited	Years
State v. Sanders green kan · 1995 2 sentences 2000State v. Sanders, 258 Kan. 409, 413 , 904 P.2d 951 (1995); State v. Bowman, 252 Kan. 883, 892 , 850 P.2d 236 (1993). 2000State v. Sanders, 258 Kan. 409, 413 , 904 P.2d 951 (1995); State v. Bowman, 252 Kan. 883, 892 , 850 P.2d 236 (1993).	6	1996–2000
State v. Bowman green kan · 1993 2 sentences 2000State v. Sanders, 258 Kan. 409, 413 , 904 P.2d 951 (1995); State v. Bowman, 252 Kan. 883, 892 , 850 P.2d 236 (1993). 2000State v. Sanders, 258 Kan. 409, 413 , 904 P.2d 951 (1995); State v. Bowman, 252 Kan. 883, 892 , 850 P.2d 236 (1993).	3	1996–2000
State v. Sutton green kan · 1995 2 sentences 1997The rule is well established that “[wjhen a defendant requests that an instruction be given at trial and such instruction is given, he or she cannot on 47 appeal claim it was error to give the instruction.” State v. Sutton, 256 Kan. 913 , Syl. ¶ 5, 889 P.2d 755 (1995). 1997The rule is well established that “[wjhen a defendant requests that an instruction be given at trial and such instruction is given, he or she cannot on 47 appeal claim it was error to give the instruction.” State v. Sutton, 256 Kan. 913 , Syl. ¶ 5, 889 P.2d 755 (1995).	2	1995–1997
State v. Gross neutral kan · 1976 2 sentences 1995State v. Sanders, 223 Kan. 273, 280-81 , 574 P.2d 559 (1977); State v. Gross, 221 Kan. 98 , Syl. ¶ 1, 558 P.2d 665 (1976).” 229 Kan. at 165. 1995State v. Sanders, 223 Kan. 273, 280-81 , 574 P.2d 559 (1977); State v. Gross, 221 Kan. 98 , Syl. ¶ 1, 558 P.2d 665 (1976).” 229 Kan. at 165.	2	1981–1995
State v. Sanders green kan · 1977 2 sentences 1995State v. Sanders, 223 Kan. 273, 280-81 , 574 P.2d 559 (1977); State v. Gross, 221 Kan. 98 , Syl. ¶ 1, 558 P.2d 665 (1976).” 229 Kan. at 165. 1995State v. Sanders, 223 Kan. 273, 280-81 , 574 P.2d 559 (1977); State v. Gross, 221 Kan. 98 , Syl. ¶ 1, 558 P.2d 665 (1976).” 229 Kan. at 165.	2	1981–1995
State v. Jackson green kan · 2005 1 sentence 2006When a defendant requests an instruction, the evidence is viewed in a light most favorable to the defendant’s theoiy. 280 Kan. at 27 .	1	2006–2006
State v. Fuller green kanctapp · 1990 1 sentence 1994In Fuller , the Court of Appeals held that it is an error for a trial court to refuse to give the “paid informant” instruction (PIK Crim. 3d 52.18-A) when the defendant requests such an instruction, where the informant’s testimony is wholly uncoiToborated, and when the informant’s testimony provides the sole basis for the defendant’s conviction. 15 Kan.	1	1994–1994
State v. Novotny green kan · 1993 2 sentences 1994He cites State v. Novotny, 252 Kan. 753 , Syl. ¶ 2, 851 P.2d 365 (1993), for the proposition that it is error for a trial court to refuse to give an instruction on the testimony of a paid informant when the testimony is wholly uncorroborated, the testimony provides the sole basis for conviction, and the defendant requests such an instruction. 1994He cites State v. Novotny, 252 Kan. 753 , Syl. ¶ 2, 851 P.2d 365 (1993), for the proposition that it is error for a trial court to refuse to give an instruction on the testimony of a paid informant when the testimony is wholly uncorroborated, the testimony provides the sole basis for conviction, and the defendant requests such an instruction.	1	1994–1994
State v. Chatmon green kan · 1983 2 sentences 1987State v. Chatmon, 234 Kan. 197, 204-05 , 671 P.2d 531 (1983). 3. 1987State v. Chatmon, 234 Kan. 197, 204-05 , 671 P.2d 531 (1983). 3.	1	1987–1987
Thayer v. . Manley neutral ny · 1878 1 sentence 1907(Thayer v. Manley, 73 N. Y. 305 .) But the judgment ought not to be absolute, if the defendant requests the privilege of restoring the note, and saving plaintiff from all possibility of loss on account thereof.” (Page 226.) Here the defendants, having lost control of the third note, and having made no suggestion of an ability or desire to restore it, are in no position to complain of its being treated as valid.	1	1907–1907

Statutes the citing opinions construe

KS § K.S.A. § 21-3107 (7) KS § K.S.A. § 21-3403 (4) KS § K.S.A. § 22-3601 (4) KS § K.S.A. § 60-404 (4) KS § K.S.A. § 21-3401 (3) KS § K.S.A. § 21-3402 (3) KS § K.S.A. § 21-4624 (3) KS § K.S.A. § 60-455 (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

TX 52 (1986–2024) LA 41 (1984–2025) CA 27 (1970–2026) TN 19 (1999–2024) MO 18 (1917–2025) KS 17 (1907–2024) NC 15 (1984–2025) IN 14 (1983–2025) NY 13 (2011–2024) MN 12 (2004–2019) DC 11 (1988–2024) MA 10 (1989–2026) FL 10 (1996–2005) UT 9 (1983–2020) MI 9 (1976–2025) ID 8 (1980–2017) IL 8 (1999–2024) CO 6 (2003–2025) MD 5 (1985–2019) CT 5 (1989–2020) PA 3 (1998–2009) VA 3 (1991–2008) AL 3 (1989–2016) NM 3 (1980–2019) IA 3 (1967–2018) AZ 3 (1968–2014) SC 2 (1989–2015) NE 2 (1934–2016) OK 2 (1931–1973) NH 2 (1985–2015) WY 2 (1990–2008) NJ 2 (1995–2024) AK 2 (1984–1988) OH 2 (2006–2007)

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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