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State of Kansas v. Kimberley S. Younger
Date: 10-04-2024
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Judge: James R. Fleetwood
Court: District Court, Barton County, Kansas
Plaintiff's Attorney: Barton County, Kansas District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Great Bend, Kansas criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with capital murder.
A jury convicted Kimberly S. Younger of one count of capital murder, one count of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, one count of solicitation to commit first-degree murder, and one count of theft. Although she did not personally kill anyone, her coconspirators all testified that she was the principal organizer and planner of the two murders. She appeals, primarily challenging evidentiary rulings.
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Legal issue Did allowing a witness to testify remotely via video violate the defendant's Sixth Amendment and Kansas constitutional rights to confront witnesses face-to-face?
Key Phrases Sixth Amendment Confrontation Clause. Custodial interrogation. Miranda rights. Capital murder trial. Remote testimony.
A jury convicted Kimberly S. Younger of one count of capital murder, one count of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, one count of solicitation to commit first-degree murder, and one count of theft. Although she did not personally kill anyone, her coconspirators all testified that she was the principal organizer and planner of the two murders. She appeals, primarily challenging evidentiary rulings.
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Legal issue Did allowing a witness to testify remotely via video violate the defendant's Sixth Amendment and Kansas constitutional rights to confront witnesses face-to-face?
Key Phrases Sixth Amendment Confrontation Clause. Custodial interrogation. Miranda rights. Capital murder trial. Remote testimony.
Outcome:
Affirmed
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Kansas v. Kimberley S. Younger?
The outcome was: Affirmed
Which court heard State of Kansas v. Kimberley S. Younger?
This case was heard in District Court, Barton County, Kansas, KS. The presiding judge was James R. Fleetwood.
Who were the attorneys in State of Kansas v. Kimberley S. Younger?
Plaintiff's attorney: Barton County, Kansas District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Great Bend Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was State of Kansas v. Kimberley S. Younger decided?
This case was decided on October 4, 2024.