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demanding standard in Kansas

42 Kansas opinions name it 2 courts 1992–2026 8 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 (9)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Johnsongreen
kan · 2011 · cited in 2 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2026
2 sentences

2026State v. Pollman, 286 Kan. 881, 890 , 190 P.3d 234 (2008); State v. Johnson, 293 Kan. 1, 6 , 259 P.3d 719 (2011) ("'What is reasonable is . . . viewed in terms as understood by those versed in the field of law enforcement.'"). "'While "reasonable suspicion" is a less demanding standard than probable cause and requires a showing considerably less than preponderance of the evidence, the Fourth Amendment requires at least a minimal level of objective justification . . . . [Citation omitted.] The officer must be able to articulate more than an "inchoate and unparticularized suspicion or 'hunch'" o

2026State v. Pollman, 286 Kan. 881, 890 , 190 P.3d 234 (2008); State v. Johnson, 293 Kan. 1, 6 , 259 P.3d 719 (2011) ("'What is reasonable is . . . viewed in terms as understood by those versed in the field of law enforcement.'"). "'While "reasonable suspicion" is a less demanding standard than probable cause and requires a showing considerably less than preponderance of the evidence, the Fourth Amendment requires at least a minimal level of objective justification . . . . [Citation omitted.] The officer must be able to articulate more than an "inchoate and unparticularized suspicion or 'hunch'" o

22
State v. Williamsgreen
kan · 2012 · cited in 2 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024See Williams, 295 Kan. at 516 (to be clearly erroneous, reviewing court must be firmly convinced the jury would have reached a different verdict had the error not occurred).

2024See Williams, 295 Kan. at 516 (to be clearly erroneous, reviewing court must be firmly convinced the jury would have reached a different verdict had the error not occurred).

22
Alabama v. Whitegreen
scotus · 1990 · cited in 10 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 1992–2020
2 sentences

2018Terry Stop The Stop The United States Supreme Court defined the standard for reasonable suspicion in Alabama v. White, 496 U.S. 325 , 330, 110 S.Ct. 2412 , 110 L.Ed. 2d 301 (1990) : "Reasonable suspicion is a less demanding standard than probable cause not only in the sense that reasonable suspicion can be established with information that is different in quantity or content than that required to establish probable cause, but also in the sense that reasonable suspicion can arise from information that is less reliable than that required to show probable cause ...

2018Terry Stop The Stop The United States Supreme Court defined the standard for reasonable suspicion in Alabama v. White, 496 U.S. 325 , 330, 110 S.Ct. 2412 , 110 L.Ed. 2d 301 (1990) : "Reasonable suspicion is a less demanding standard than probable cause not only in the sense that reasonable suspicion can be established with information that is different in quantity or content than that required to establish probable cause, but also in the sense that reasonable suspicion can arise from information that is less reliable than that required to show probable cause ...

110
Illinois v. Wardlowgreen
scotus · 2000 · cited in 6 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2026
2 sentences

2026State v. Pollman, 286 Kan. 881, 890 , 190 P.3d 234 (2008); State v. Johnson, 293 Kan. 1, 6 , 259 P.3d 719 (2011) ("'What is reasonable is . . . viewed in terms as understood by those versed in the field of law enforcement.'"). "'While "reasonable suspicion" is a less demanding standard than probable cause and requires a showing considerably less than preponderance of the evidence, the Fourth Amendment requires at least a minimal level of objective justification . . . . [Citation omitted.] The officer must be able to articulate more than an "inchoate and unparticularized suspicion or 'hunch'" o

2026State v. Pollman, 286 Kan. 881, 890 , 190 P.3d 234 (2008); State v. Johnson, 293 Kan. 1, 6 , 259 P.3d 719 (2011) ("'What is reasonable is . . . viewed in terms as understood by those versed in the field of law enforcement.'"). "'While "reasonable suspicion" is a less demanding standard than probable cause and requires a showing considerably less than preponderance of the evidence, the Fourth Amendment requires at least a minimal level of objective justification . . . . [Citation omitted.] The officer must be able to articulate more than an "inchoate and unparticularized suspicion or 'hunch'" o

16
State v. Pollmangreen
kan · 2008 · cited in 5 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2026
2 sentences

2026State v. Pollman, 286 Kan. 881, 890 , 190 P.3d 234 (2008); State v. Johnson, 293 Kan. 1, 6 , 259 P.3d 719 (2011) ("'What is reasonable is . . . viewed in terms as understood by those versed in the field of law enforcement.'"). "'While "reasonable suspicion" is a less demanding standard than probable cause and requires a showing considerably less than preponderance of the evidence, the Fourth Amendment requires at least a minimal level of objective justification . . . . [Citation omitted.] The officer must be able to articulate more than an "inchoate and unparticularized suspicion or 'hunch'" o

2026State v. Pollman, 286 Kan. 881, 890 , 190 P.3d 234 (2008); State v. Johnson, 293 Kan. 1, 6 , 259 P.3d 719 (2011) ("'What is reasonable is . . . viewed in terms as understood by those versed in the field of law enforcement.'"). "'While "reasonable suspicion" is a less demanding standard than probable cause and requires a showing considerably less than preponderance of the evidence, the Fourth Amendment requires at least a minimal level of objective justification . . . . [Citation omitted.] The officer must be able to articulate more than an "inchoate and unparticularized suspicion or 'hunch'" o

15
State v. Lloydgreen
kanctapp · 2016 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024See State v. Lloyd, 52 Kan.

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

2014See State v. Jones, 300 Kan. 630, 646-48 , 333 P.3d 886 (2014); State v. Coleman, 292 Kan. 813, 817-18 , 257 P.3d 320 (2011).

2014See State v. Jones, 300 Kan. 630, 646-48 , 333 P.3d 886 (2014); State v. Coleman, 292 Kan. 813, 817-18 , 257 P.3d 320 (2011).

11
Smith v. Caingreen
scotus · 2012 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013See Smith v. Cain, 565 U.S. _ , 132 S. Ct. 627, 630 , 181 L.

2013See Smith v. Cain, 565 U.S. _ , 132 S. Ct. 627, 630 , 181 L.

11
State v. Pruittgreen
kanctapp · 2009 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011See State v. Pruitt, 42 Kan.

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 (20)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Slater green
kan · 1999
2 sentences

2005Ed. 2d 301 , 110 S. Ct. 2412 (1990), our Supreme Court in Slater, 267 Kan. at 697 , set forth the following standard for determining whedier reasonable suspicion exists: “ ‘Reasonable suspicion is a less demanding standard tiran probable cause not only in the sense that reasonable suspicion can be established with information that is different in quantity or content than that required to establish probable cause, but also in the sense that reasonable suspicion can arise from information that is less rehable than that required to show probable cause. . . .

2003This court stated the standard for determining reasonable suspicion in State v. Slater, 267 Kan. 694 , Syl. ¶¶ 1, 2, 986 P.2d 1038 (1999): “A law enforcement officer may stop any person in a public place based upon specific and articulable facts raising a reasonable suspicion that such person has committed or is about to commit a crime.” “Reasonable suspicion is a less demanding standard than probable cause, not only in the sense that reasonable suspicion can be established with information that is different in quantity or content than that required to establish probable cause, but also in the

42000–2020
State v. Moore green
kan · 2007
2 sentences

2025Ed. 2d 570 (2000).' [State v.] Moore, 283 Kan. [344,] 354-55, 154 P.3d 1 [2007]." Johnson, 293 Kan. at 6 . 5 Deputy Umeck had no reasonable suspicion to stop Carter for an unsafe lane change.

2011Ed. 2d 570 (2000).’ Moore, 283 Kan. at 354-55 .

22011–2025
State v. Edgar green
kan · 2013
2 sentences

2020In determining whether reasonable suspicion exists, law enforcement must consider the totality of the circumstances, but it is "a less demanding standard than probable cause and requires considerably less than a preponderance of the evidence." State v. Edgar, 296 Kan. 513, 521 , 294 P.3d 251 (2013).

2015There we noted “[reasonable suspicion is a less demanding standard than probable cause and requires considerably less than a preponderance of the evidence.” 296 Kan. at 521 (citing State v. Pollman, 286 Kan. 881 , Syl. ¶ 6, 190 P.3d 234 [2008]).

22015–2020
Martin v. Kansas Department of Revenue green
kan · 2008
2 sentences

2020Similarly, the Kansas Supreme Court has found that a mistake of law may not support reasonable suspicion in certain circumstances, noting that a police officer "must be held to a more demanding standard of legal knowledge than any citizen who may be subject to the officer's exercise of authority." Martin v. Kansas Dept. of Revenue, 285 Kan. 625, 638 , 176 P.3d 938 (2008).

2020Similarly, the Kansas Supreme Court has found that a mistake of law may not support reasonable suspicion in certain circumstances, noting that a police officer "must be held to a more demanding standard of legal knowledge than any citizen who may be subject to the officer's exercise of authority." Martin v. Kansas Dept. of Revenue, 285 Kan. 625, 638 , 176 P.3d 938 (2008).

22013–2020
Strickland v. Washington green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

2024This is a less demanding standard than the Sixth Amendment constitutional ineffective assistance of counsel standard set forth in Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 , 104 S. Ct. 2052 , 80 L.

2024This is a less demanding standard than the Sixth Amendment constitutional ineffective assistance of counsel standard set forth in Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 , 104 S. Ct. 2052 , 80 L.

12024–2024
Cuyler v. Sullivan green
scotus · 1980
2 sentences

2022Ed. 2d 674 (1984), requiring the movant to show a reasonable probability of a different outcome in the underlying criminal case, or the less demanding test drawn from Cuyler v. Sullivan, 446 U.S. 335, 350 , 100 S. Ct. 1708 , 64 L.

2022Ed. 2d 674 (1984), requiring the movant to show a reasonable probability of a different outcome in the underlying criminal case, or the less demanding test drawn from Cuyler v. Sullivan, 446 U.S. 335, 350 , 100 S. Ct. 1708 , 64 L.

12022–2022
State v. Johnson green
kan · 1993
1 sentence

2022An officer must have articulable facts sufficient to constitute reasonable suspicion to stop a moving vehicle. 253 Kan. at 80 . "'Reasonable suspicion is a less demanding standard than probable cause not only in the sense that reasonable suspicion can be established with information that is different in quantity or content than that required to establish probable cause, but also in the sense that reasonable suspicion can arise from information that is less reliable than that required to show probable cause. . . .

12022–2022
Sloop v. Kansas Department of Revenue green
kan · 2012
1 sentence

2020Sloop, 296 Kan. at 20 .

12020–2020
In re Shriver green
kan · 2013
1 sentence

2020In determining whether reasonable suspicion exists, law enforcement must consider the totality of the circumstances, but it is "a less demanding standard than probable cause and requires considerably less than a preponderance of the evidence." State v. Edgar, 296 Kan. 513, 521 , 294 P.3d 251 (2013).

12020–2020
Farrar v. Mobil Oil Corp. green
kanctapp · 2010
1 sentence

2020Farrar, 43 Kan.

12020–2020
State v. DeMarco green
kan · 1998
2 sentences

2018State v. DeMarco , 263 Kan. 727 , 734-35, 952 P.2d 1276 (1998).

2018State v. DeMarco , 263 Kan. 727 , 734-35, 952 P.2d 1276 (1998).

12018–2018
State v. Akins green
kan · 2014
2 sentences

2016State v. Akins, 298 Kan. 592 , Syl. ¶ 3, 315 P.3d 868 (2014).

2016State v. Akins, 298 Kan. 592 , Syl. ¶ 3, 315 P.3d 868 (2014).

12016–2016
City of Wichita v. Molitor green
kanctapp · 2012
2 sentences

2015The panel concluded that because reasonable suspicion is a less demanding standard than probable cause, “HGN test results may, under appropriate circumstances, be considered as part of the totality of the circumstances in determining whether a law enforcement officer has reasonable suspicion to request a PBT.” 46 Kan.

2015Then, “[bjecause reasonable suspicion is a less demanding standard than probable cause,” the panel made new law in this state, finding “that testimony from a law enforcement officer trained in administering HGN tests may properly be considered as part of the circumstantial evidence used prior to trial in determining whether the totality of circumstances show that a law enforcement officer had reasonable suspicion to request a PBT.” 46 Kan.

12015–2015
State v. Coleman green
kan · 2011
2 sentences

2014See State v. Jones, 300 Kan. 630, 646-48 , 333 P.3d 886 (2014); State v. Coleman, 292 Kan. 813, 817-18 , 257 P.3d 320 (2011).

2014See State v. Jones, 300 Kan. 630, 646-48 , 333 P.3d 886 (2014); State v. Coleman, 292 Kan. 813, 817-18 , 257 P.3d 320 (2011).

12014–2014
State v. Thomas green
kan · 2011
1 sentence

2012It is a less demanding standard than probable cause and requires a showing considerably less than a preponderance of the evidence.” 291 Kan. 676 , Syl. ¶ 11.

12012–2012
State v. Lee green
kan · 2007
1 sentence

2011Ed. 2d 570 (2000).’ Moore, 283 Kan. at 354-55 .

12011–2011
State v. Parker green
kan · 2006
2 sentences

2007State v. Parker, 282 Kan. 584 , 147 P.3d 115 (2006).

2007State v. Parker, 282 Kan. 584 , 147 P.3d 115 (2006).

12007–2007
United States v. Sokolow green
scotus · 1989
2 sentences

2006United States v. Sokolow, 490 U.S. 1, 7 , 104 L.

2006United States v. Sokolow, 490 U.S. 1, 7 , 104 L.

12006–2006
State v. Morris green
kan · 2003
2 sentences

2006K.S.A. 22-2401(1); Morris, 276 Kan. at 24 , 72 P.3d 570 . *123 "`Reasonable suspicion is a less demanding standard than probable cause, not only in the sense that reasonable suspicion can be established with information that is different in quantity or content than that required to establish probable cause, but also in the sense that reasonable suspicion can arise from information that is less reliable than that required to show probable cause.

2006K.S.A. 22-2401(1); Morris, 276 Kan. at 24 , 72 P.3d 570 . *123 "`Reasonable suspicion is a less demanding standard than probable cause, not only in the sense that reasonable suspicion can be established with information that is different in quantity or content than that required to establish probable cause, but also in the sense that reasonable suspicion can arise from information that is less reliable than that required to show probable cause.

12006–2006
State v. Finley green
kanctapp · 1992
1 sentence

2000State v. Finley, 17 Kan.

12000–2000

Statutes the citing opinions construe

KS § K.S.A. § 22-2402 (17) KS § K.S.A. § 8-1567 (8) KS § K.S.A. § 20-3018 (7) KS § K.S.A. § 8-1012 (6) KS § K.S.A. § 60-404 (4) KS § K.S.A. § 8-1001 (4) KS § K.S.A. § 21-5202 (3) KS § K.S.A. § 21-5222 (3) KS § K.S.A. § 21-5413 (3) KS § K.S.A. § 60-2101 (3) KS § K.S.A. § 60-455 (3) KS § K.S.A. § 79-5204 (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

CA 118 (1975–2026) CT 118 (1970–2026) IL 110 (1960–2026) TX 91 (1976–2026) TN 78 (1978–2025) MD 69 (1975–2026) PA 66 (1976–2026) NY 64 (1961–2026) NJ 61 (1975–2026) IA 61 (1979–2026) OH 54 (1982–2025) MI 53 (1995–2026) WA 51 (1974–2025) IN 51 (1983–2025) FL 44 (1986–2025) NC 43 (1993–2026) KS 42 (1992–2026) DC 38 (1970–2024) CO 35 (1986–2026) AL 34 (1991–2026) OR 32 (1974–2025) MA 31 (1979–2025) DE 28 (1991–2025) LA 24 (1986–2025) WI 24 (1977–2024) NM 22 (1992–2022) VA 19 (1980–2015) MO 14 (1999–2021) MN 13 (1995–2024) GA 11 (1978–2026) NH 10 (1989–2021) ID 10 (1977–2022) MT 10 (1978–2025) AK 10 (1979–2026) KY 8 (1996–2025) WV 8 (1985–2025) SD 8 (1990–2021) VT 7 (2000–2020) HI 7 (1995–2008) WY 6 (2003–2019) NV 6 (2014–2017) AZ 6 (1999–2019) VI 5 (2005–2026) OK 5 (1980–2020) AR 4 (1979–2025) SC 4 (2001–2025) ME 4 (1973–2014) ND 3 (1980–2007) RI 2 (2005–2010) NE 2 (1992–2021)

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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