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Updated on September 10, 2024

Probation Revocation Hearings Require Competency

State v. Gonzalez, No. 120,179 (Kan. Ct. App. Dec. 27, 2019). Issue: There is no statutory protection requiring a defendant be competent at a hearing to revoke his probation. Is competence constitutionally protected nonetheless at this stage? Answer: …

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Updated on September 10, 2024

Warrantless Blood Test Requires a Remand

State v. Chavez-Majors, No. 115,286 (Kan. Dec. 20, 2019). Issue: Was there probable cause to administer a warrantless blood test on an unconscious driver suspect of a drunk-driving offense? Answer:  Yes, there was probable cause to administer a warrantless blood test …

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Voluntary Intoxication Not a Defense to Reckless Homicide

State v. Claerhout, No. 115,227 (Kan. Dec. 6, 2019). Issue:  (1) Did the trial court correctly admit a past diversion agreement to demonstrate a a knowledge of the dangers of driving while intoxicated? (2) Is voluntary intoxication a …

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