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· 1/26/2024

State v. Kinderman

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • concluding that Spinkellink's language precluding federal courts from reviewing state court application of capital sentencing criteria no longer valid
  • concluding that Spinkellink’s language precluding federal courts from reviewing state court application of capital sentencing criteria no longer valid
  • holding that \the right to cross-examine adverse witnesses applies to capital sentencing hearings\
  • holding that a reviewing court cannot consider trial judge’s post-decision statements regarding mental processes in sentencing deliberations
  • stating that, notwithstanding Williams, whether \the right to cross-examine adverse witnesses extends to capital sentencing proceedings has not been specifically addressed by the Supreme Court.\
  • stating that defendant has right to be present at \all stages of a criminal trial\ guaranteed by U.S. Constitution

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Judges: Wharton J.

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