Kyzer standard (Alabama) · Go Syfert
← Alabama issues

Kyzer standard in Alabama

14 Alabama opinions name it 3 courts 1991–2011 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Alabama 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
Ex Parte Bankheadgreen
ala · 1991 · cited in 9 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 1997–2011
2 sentences

2011The trial court clearly followed the Kyzer standard in its instructions to the jury.” Ex parte Bankhead, 585 So.2d 112, 125 (Ala.1991), aff'd on return to remand, 625 So.2d 1141 (Ala.Crim.App.1992), rev’d on other grounds, 625 So.2d 1146 (Ala.1993).

2011The trial court clearly followed the Kyzer standard in its instructions to the jury.” Ex parte Bankhead, 585 So.2d 112, 125 (Ala.1991), aff'd on return to remand, 625 So.2d 1141 (Ala.Crim.App.1992), rev’d on other grounds, 625 So.2d 1146 (Ala.1993).

69
Ex Parte Kyzergreen
ala · 1981 · cited in 14 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 1991–2011
2 sentences

2011Capital offenses falling under § 13A-5-49(8) are, pursuant to the Kyzer standard, those ‘conscienceless or pitiless homicides which are unnecessarily torturous to the victim.’ Kyzer, 399 So.2d at 334 .

2011Capital offenses falling under § 13A-5-49(8) are, pursuant to the Kyzer standard, those ‘conscienceless or pitiless homicides which are unnecessarily torturous to the victim.’ Kyzer, 399 So.2d at 334 .

214
Hutcherson v. Stategreen
alacrimapp · 1997 · cited in 2 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2000–2003
2 sentences

2003Capital offenses failing under § 13A-5-49(8) are pursuant to the Kyzer standard, those "conscienceless or pitiless homicides which are unnecessarily torturous to the victim." Kyzer, 399 So.2d at 334 .' " Ex parte Bankhead, 585 So.2d 112, 124-125 (Ala.1991), aff'd on return to remand, 625 So.2d 1141 (Ala.Cr.App.1992), rev'd on other grounds, 625 So.2d 1146 (Ala.1993)." Hutcherson v. State, 727 So.2d 846, 859 (Ala.Crim.App.1997), aff'd, 727 So.2d 861 (Ala.1998), cert. denied, 527 U.S. 1024 , 119 S.Ct. 2371 , 144 L.Ed.2d 775 (1999).

2003Capital offenses failing under § 13A-5-49(8) are pursuant to the Kyzer standard, those "conscienceless or pitiless homicides which are unnecessarily torturous to the victim." Kyzer, 399 So.2d at 334 .' " Ex parte Bankhead, 585 So.2d 112, 124-125 (Ala.1991), aff'd on return to remand, 625 So.2d 1141 (Ala.Cr.App.1992), rev'd on other grounds, 625 So.2d 1146 (Ala.1993)." Hutcherson v. State, 727 So.2d 846, 859 (Ala.Crim.App.1997), aff'd, 727 So.2d 861 (Ala.1998), cert. denied, 527 U.S. 1024 , 119 S.Ct. 2371 , 144 L.Ed.2d 775 (1999).

22
Michael Lindsey v. Morris Thigpen, Commissioner, Alabama Department of Correctionsgreen
ca11 · 1989 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999See Lindsey v. Thigpen, 875 F.2d 1509 (11th Cir.1989); Ex parte Clark, 728 So.2d 1126 (Ala.1998).

1999See Lindsey v. Thigpen, 875 F.2d 1509 (11th Cir.1989); Ex parte Clark, 728 So.2d 1126 (Ala.1998).

11
Walton v. Arizonared
scotus · 1990 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991See Walton v. Arizona , ___ U.S. ___, ___, 110 S.Ct. 3047 , 3057 , 111 L.Ed.2d 511 (1990).

1991See Walton v. Arizona , ___ U.S. ___, ___, 110 S.Ct. 3047 , 3057 , 111 L.Ed.2d 511 (1990).

11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (6)

CaseCitedYears
Bankhead v. State green
alacrimapp · 1992
2 sentences

2011The trial court clearly followed the Kyzer standard in its instructions to the jury.” Ex parte Bankhead, 585 So.2d 112, 125 (Ala.1991), aff'd on return to remand, 625 So.2d 1141 (Ala.Crim.App.1992), rev’d on other grounds, 625 So.2d 1146 (Ala.1993).

2011The trial court clearly followed the Kyzer standard in its instructions to the jury.” Ex parte Bankhead, 585 So.2d 112, 125 (Ala.1991), aff'd on return to remand, 625 So.2d 1141 (Ala.Crim.App.1992), rev’d on other grounds, 625 So.2d 1146 (Ala.1993).

71997–2011
Ex Parte Bankhead green
ala · 1993
2 sentences

2011The trial court clearly followed the Kyzer standard in its instructions to the jury.” Ex parte Bankhead, 585 So.2d 112, 125 (Ala.1991), aff'd on return to remand, 625 So.2d 1141 (Ala.Crim.App.1992), rev’d on other grounds, 625 So.2d 1146 (Ala.1993).

2011The trial court clearly followed the Kyzer standard in its instructions to the jury.” Ex parte Bankhead, 585 So.2d 112, 125 (Ala.1991), aff'd on return to remand, 625 So.2d 1141 (Ala.Crim.App.1992), rev’d on other grounds, 625 So.2d 1146 (Ala.1993).

71997–2011
Edwards v. California green
scotus · 1999
2 sentences

2003Capital offenses failing under § 13A-5-49(8) are pursuant to the Kyzer standard, those "conscienceless or pitiless homicides which are unnecessarily torturous to the victim." Kyzer, 399 So.2d at 334 .' " Ex parte Bankhead, 585 So.2d 112, 124-125 (Ala.1991), aff'd on return to remand, 625 So.2d 1141 (Ala.Cr.App.1992), rev'd on other grounds, 625 So.2d 1146 (Ala.1993)." Hutcherson v. State, 727 So.2d 846, 859 (Ala.Crim.App.1997), aff'd, 727 So.2d 861 (Ala.1998), cert. denied, 527 U.S. 1024 , 119 S.Ct. 2371 , 144 L.Ed.2d 775 (1999).

2003Capital offenses failing under § 13A-5-49(8) are pursuant to the Kyzer standard, those "conscienceless or pitiless homicides which are unnecessarily torturous to the victim." Kyzer, 399 So.2d at 334 .' " Ex parte Bankhead, 585 So.2d 112, 124-125 (Ala.1991), aff'd on return to remand, 625 So.2d 1141 (Ala.Cr.App.1992), rev'd on other grounds, 625 So.2d 1146 (Ala.1993)." Hutcherson v. State, 727 So.2d 846, 859 (Ala.Crim.App.1997), aff'd, 727 So.2d 861 (Ala.1998), cert. denied, 527 U.S. 1024 , 119 S.Ct. 2371 , 144 L.Ed.2d 775 (1999).

22000–2003
Hartline v. Hambrick green
scotus · 1999
2 sentences

2003Capital offenses failing under § 13A-5-49(8) are pursuant to the Kyzer standard, those "conscienceless or pitiless homicides which are unnecessarily torturous to the victim." Kyzer, 399 So.2d at 334 .' " Ex parte Bankhead, 585 So.2d 112, 124-125 (Ala.1991), aff'd on return to remand, 625 So.2d 1141 (Ala.Cr.App.1992), rev'd on other grounds, 625 So.2d 1146 (Ala.1993)." Hutcherson v. State, 727 So.2d 846, 859 (Ala.Crim.App.1997), aff'd, 727 So.2d 861 (Ala.1998), cert. denied, 527 U.S. 1024 , 119 S.Ct. 2371 , 144 L.Ed.2d 775 (1999).

2003Capital offenses failing under § 13A-5-49(8) are pursuant to the Kyzer standard, those "conscienceless or pitiless homicides which are unnecessarily torturous to the victim." Kyzer, 399 So.2d at 334 .' " Ex parte Bankhead, 585 So.2d 112, 124-125 (Ala.1991), aff'd on return to remand, 625 So.2d 1141 (Ala.Cr.App.1992), rev'd on other grounds, 625 So.2d 1146 (Ala.1993)." Hutcherson v. State, 727 So.2d 846, 859 (Ala.Crim.App.1997), aff'd, 727 So.2d 861 (Ala.1998), cert. denied, 527 U.S. 1024 , 119 S.Ct. 2371 , 144 L.Ed.2d 775 (1999).

22000–2003
Ex Parte Hutcherson green
ala · 1998
2 sentences

2003Capital offenses failing under § 13A-5-49(8) are pursuant to the Kyzer standard, those "conscienceless or pitiless homicides which are unnecessarily torturous to the victim." Kyzer, 399 So.2d at 334 .' " Ex parte Bankhead, 585 So.2d 112, 124-125 (Ala.1991), aff'd on return to remand, 625 So.2d 1141 (Ala.Cr.App.1992), rev'd on other grounds, 625 So.2d 1146 (Ala.1993)." Hutcherson v. State, 727 So.2d 846, 859 (Ala.Crim.App.1997), aff'd, 727 So.2d 861 (Ala.1998), cert. denied, 527 U.S. 1024 , 119 S.Ct. 2371 , 144 L.Ed.2d 775 (1999).

2003Capital offenses failing under § 13A-5-49(8) are pursuant to the Kyzer standard, those "conscienceless or pitiless homicides which are unnecessarily torturous to the victim." Kyzer, 399 So.2d at 334 .' " Ex parte Bankhead, 585 So.2d 112, 124-125 (Ala.1991), aff'd on return to remand, 625 So.2d 1141 (Ala.Cr.App.1992), rev'd on other grounds, 625 So.2d 1146 (Ala.1993)." Hutcherson v. State, 727 So.2d 846, 859 (Ala.Crim.App.1997), aff'd, 727 So.2d 861 (Ala.1998), cert. denied, 527 U.S. 1024 , 119 S.Ct. 2371 , 144 L.Ed.2d 775 (1999).

22000–2003
Ex Parte Clark green
ala · 1998
2 sentences

1999See Lindsey v. Thigpen, 875 F.2d 1509 (11th Cir.1989); Ex parte Clark, 728 So.2d 1126 (Ala.1998).

1999See Lindsey v. Thigpen, 875 F.2d 1509 (11th Cir.1989); Ex parte Clark, 728 So.2d 1126 (Ala.1998).

11999–1999

Statutes the citing opinions construe

AL § Ala. Code § 13A-5-40 (10) AL § Ala. Code § 13A-5-49 (10) AL § Ala. Code § 13A-5-47 (8) AL § Ala. Code § 13A-1-9 (7) AL § Ala. Code § 13A-5-53 (7) AL § Ala. Code § 13A-5-45 (6) AL § Ala. Code § 13A-5-51 (6) AL § Ala. Code § 13A-5-52 (5) AL § Ala. Code § 13A-5-50 (4) AL § Ala. Code § 13A-5-46 (3) AL § Ala. Code § 13A-6-3 (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

AL 14 (1991–2011) AK 2 (2016–2016)

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.

← Caselaw search · G Cite Topics · Brief Check