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State v. McNichols

Citations

  • 363 P.2d 467
  • 188 Kan. 582
  • 1961 Kan. LEXIS 328

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  • no error where jurors consulted dictionary for definition of “culpable” where that term was not defined by the court and enabled the jurors to better understand the court’s definition of “culpable negligence”
  • same; unlawful conduct must be proximate cause of death to support manslaughter

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Judges: Schroeder, Robb

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