State of Kansas v. Ronald Johnson

Kansas City, Kansas criminal defdense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with first degree murder.<br>
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Johnson was convicted of a murder that took place in 2001. He was charged with stabbing a woman to death with a knife, which he denied doing. The essential facts are set out in his direct appeal, which affirmed his conviction and sentence. See State v. Johnson, 284 Kan. 18, 159 P.3d 161 (2007). Johnson was sentenced to a hard 50 sentence based on aggravating factors under K.S.A. 2001 Supp. 21-4635 (now K.S.A. 21-6620). The court based its sentencing decision on prior stalking, the violent relationship between Johnson and the victim, and the physical force employed to inflict the fatal wounds, along with the way the victim fought for her life. <br>
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Legal issue Can a defendant sentenced before *Alleyne v. United States* seek sentence modification based on retroactive application of *Alleyne* and related rulings in Kansas?<br>
Key Phrases Hard 50 sentence. Sentence modification. Aggravating factors. Doctrine of res judicata. Constitutionality of sentencing statutes.<br>

Affirmed