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State of Kansas v. Dell William Schmidt, Jr.
Date: 02-20-2025
Case Number: 127,381
Judge: Brett A. Watson
Court: District Court, Shawnee County, Oklahoma
Plaintiff's Attorney: Shawnee County, Oklahoma District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Topeka, Kansas criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of meth.
Schmidt was charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Schmidt entered into a diversion agreement with the State, which was later revoked due to Schmidt's failure to fulfill certain terms of the agreement.
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Legal issue Was there sufficient evidence to support the conviction for possession of methamphetamine?
Headnote
CRIMINAL LAW. SUFFICIENCY OF EVIDENCE. The case concerns whether circumstantial evidence, including an officer's observation, a field test, and the defendant's admission, was sufficient to support a conviction for possession of methamphetamine without scientific lab testing of the substance.
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE. PRESERVATION OF ISSUES FOR APPEAL. The case addresses the appellant's failure to preserve an objection regarding the assessment of a Kansas Bureau of Investigation lab fee, as the issue concerned a factual question not raised at the district court level, and the appellate court declined to review it for the first time on appeal.
Key Phrases Possession of methamphetamine. Bench trial on stipulated facts. Sufficient evidence. Kansas Supreme Court precedent. KBI lab fee.
Schmidt was charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Schmidt entered into a diversion agreement with the State, which was later revoked due to Schmidt's failure to fulfill certain terms of the agreement.
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Legal issue Was there sufficient evidence to support the conviction for possession of methamphetamine?
Headnote
CRIMINAL LAW. SUFFICIENCY OF EVIDENCE. The case concerns whether circumstantial evidence, including an officer's observation, a field test, and the defendant's admission, was sufficient to support a conviction for possession of methamphetamine without scientific lab testing of the substance.
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE. PRESERVATION OF ISSUES FOR APPEAL. The case addresses the appellant's failure to preserve an objection regarding the assessment of a Kansas Bureau of Investigation lab fee, as the issue concerned a factual question not raised at the district court level, and the appellate court declined to review it for the first time on appeal.
Key Phrases Possession of methamphetamine. Bench trial on stipulated facts. Sufficient evidence. Kansas Supreme Court precedent. KBI lab fee.
Outcome:
Affirmed
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Kansas v. Dell William Schmidt, Jr.?
The outcome was: Affirmed
Which court heard State of Kansas v. Dell William Schmidt, Jr.?
This case was heard in District Court, Shawnee County, Oklahoma, KS. The presiding judge was Brett A. Watson.
Who were the attorneys in State of Kansas v. Dell William Schmidt, Jr.?
Plaintiff's attorney: Shawnee County, Oklahoma District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Topeka Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was State of Kansas v. Dell William Schmidt, Jr. decided?
This case was decided on February 20, 2025.