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STATE OF KANSAS v. BERNARD L. SMITH
Date: 04-26-2024
Case Number: 125685
Judge: Melissa Taylor Standridge
Court: IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF KANSAS (Shawnee Count)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Lance J. Gillett, assistant district attorney, argued the cause, and Marc Bennett, district attorney, and Kris W. Kobach, attorney general
Defendant's Attorney:
Topeka, Kansas criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with first-degree felony murder, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated battery,
and battery
and battery
Because Garcia-Martinez did not commit multiple acts, the unanimity instruction he claims should have been given was not necessary. As a result, the district court did not err in failing to give a unanimity instruction.
Affirmed
About This Case
What was the outcome of STATE OF KANSAS v. BERNARD L. SMITH?
The outcome was: Because Garcia-Martinez did not commit multiple acts, the unanimity instruction he claims should have been given was not necessary. As a result, the district court did not err in failing to give a unanimity instruction. Affirmed
Which court heard STATE OF KANSAS v. BERNARD L. SMITH?
This case was heard in IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF KANSAS (Shawnee Count), KS. The presiding judge was Melissa Taylor Standridge.
Who were the attorneys in STATE OF KANSAS v. BERNARD L. SMITH?
Plaintiff's attorney: Lance J. Gillett, assistant district attorney, argued the cause, and Marc Bennett, district attorney, and Kris W. Kobach, attorney general. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Topeka Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was STATE OF KANSAS v. BERNARD L. SMITH decided?
This case was decided on April 26, 2024.