KS-COURTS

State v. Hekekia-Dixon - Criminal Appeal

The Kansas Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision in State v. Hekekia-Dixon, ruling that the defendant was not entitled to jail credit for time served in an unrelated case. The court found that the precedent set in State v. Ervin did not apply to the specific facts of this case.

In re C.D. - Termination of Parental Rights

The Kansas Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision to terminate a mother's parental rights to her son, C.D. The court found the evidence sufficient to support the termination based on the mother's unfitness and the likelihood of its continuation, concluding that termination was in the child's best interests.

Kansas Supreme Court Reinstates Linda S. Dickens' Law License

The Kansas Supreme Court has reinstated Linda S. Dickens' law license, which was indefinitely suspended in 2019. The court adopted the recommendation of the Kansas Board for Discipline of Attorneys following a reinstatement hearing. Dickens must satisfy administrative requirements before her name is added to the active roster of attorneys.

State v. Beck - Modified Opinion

The Kansas Supreme Court issued a modified opinion in State v. Beck, addressing whether license plate frames obstructing the state name violate state law. The court reversed the lower court's decision, finding that law enforcement lacked reasonable suspicion for a traffic stop based solely on an obstructed state name on a license plate.

State v. Thille - Supreme Court of Kansas Legal Opinion

The Supreme Court of Kansas issued a legal opinion in the case of State v. Thille, addressing issues related to imperfect self-defense and voluntary manslaughter instructions. The court affirmed the judgment of the Court of Appeals, which had affirmed the district court's conviction of the appellant for reckless second-degree murder.

Kansas Supreme Court Rules on Illegal Sentence Motion

The Kansas Supreme Court ruled on a motion to correct an illegal sentence in State v. Brown. The court affirmed that a defendant cannot use such a motion to raise a constitutional claim and clarified the limits of liberal construction for pro se pleadings. The court also vacated a portion of the sentence related to postrelease supervision.

State v. Ross - Kansas Supreme Court Opinion on Case Consolidation

The Kansas Supreme Court issued an opinion in State v. Ross, addressing case consolidation under K.S.A. 22-3202(1) and K.S.A. 22-3203. The court reversed a Court of Appeals decision regarding consolidation and affirmed the district court's judgment.

Ronnie Tucker v. State of Arkansas - Drug Court Termination Appeal

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed the termination of Ronnie Tucker's participation in the Saline County Drug Court program. Tucker appealed the decision, arguing improper revocation and the judge's failure to recuse. The court found no error in the termination.

Dylan Hise v. Arkansas Dept. Human Services - Termination of Parental Rights

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed the termination of Dylan Hise's parental rights to his minor child. The court found sufficient statutory grounds and that termination was in the child's best interest, upholding the lower court's decision.

Quinton Earl Settles v. State of Arkansas - Criminal Appeal

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Quinton Earl Settles for first-degree domestic battery. The court also addressed his appeal concerning charges of witness tampering and violation of a no-contact order, ultimately affirming his conviction.