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State v. Torres

Citations

  • 280 Kan. 309
  • 121 P.3d 429
  • 2005 Kan. LEXIS 716

How courts have described this case

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

  • Branning analysis unnecessary in felony-murder case when lesser included offense instruction not requested
  • considering recurring arguments regarding Confrontation Clause asserted for first time on appeal
  • affirming the district court's noncustodial finding in a shaken baby case
  • “[Wjhether otherwise relevant evidence is cumulative is a matter of discretion for the trial court.”
  • simply pressing point without pertinent authority, without showing why it is sound despite lack of supporting authority akin to failing to brief issue
  • testimony by physicians that infant's injuries were shaken baby syndrome, and not consistent with falling off a chair was sufficient for conviction of felony murder

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Judges: Nuss, Gernon, Larson

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