US Courts

State v. Bermudez - Kansas Court of Appeals Non-Precedential Opinion

The Kansas Court of Appeals reversed a district court's sentencing order in State v. Bermudez. The court found that the district court erred in applying "Special Rule 26" to enhance the defendant's sentence for drug possession based on a prior Texas conviction. The ruling impacts how prior out-of-state convictions are considered in Kansas sentencing.

State v. Parra - Criminal Probation Revocation Appeal

The Kansas Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision to revoke Isaac A. Parra's probation and impose a 161-month prison sentence. Parra admitted to committing new drug-related crimes while on probation, and the appellate court found no abuse of discretion in the judge's decision to revoke his probation.

State v. Moreno - Kansas Court of Appeals Opinion

The Kansas Court of Appeals reversed in part a district court's decision to revoke Jessica Marie Moreno's probation. The court found that the district court lacked jurisdiction to impose an 18-month probation term for the theft conviction, as Kansas law only permitted a 12-month term. The case is remanded to determine the remaining sentence for the identity fraud conviction.

In re S.J. - Child in Need of Care Case

The Kansas Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's finding that S.J., a minor child, was in need of care. The mother appealed the decision, which was based on allegations of substance abuse and inadequate care.

Gordon v. State - Kansas Court of Appeals Non-Precedential Opinion

The Kansas Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's denial of Eddie Gordon Sr.'s motion for relief under K.S.A. 60-1507. The court found the motion was untimely, time-barred, successive, precluded by res judicata, and conclusory, thus affirming the summary dismissal.

State v. Elam - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Kansas Court of Appeals affirmed Jeffery Robert Elam's conviction for attempted second-degree murder but vacated his sentence in part to award additional jail credit. The court declined to review an unpreserved constitutional claim regarding a state statute.

State v. Groshong - Non-Precedential Court of Appeals Opinion

The Kansas Court of Appeals vacated the sentence of Danny Edward Groshong, agreeing that the State breached the plea agreement by arguing against his request for probation. The case is remanded for a new sentencing hearing.

State v. Aguilar - Non-Precedential Court Opinion

The Kansas Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential opinion in State v. Aguilar, affirming convictions but vacating sentences in part. The case is remanded for reconsideration of ineffective assistance of counsel claims and jail credit.

State v. Dehart - Non-Precedential Court Opinion

The Kansas Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential opinion in State v. Dehart, affirming the defendant's convictions for drug possession and paraphernalia offenses. The court reviewed the trial court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence and an ineffective assistance of counsel claim.

State v. Knox - DUI Case

The Kansas Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in State v. Knox, upholding the denial of a motion to suppress evidence in a DUI case. The court found that the deputy had reasonable suspicion to extend the traffic stop based on observations of open containers and the odor of alcohol.