Supreme Court of Kansas· 12/11/2009

State v. Wells

Citations

221 P.3d 561
289 Kan. 1219
2009 Kan. LEXIS 1193

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finding that, generally, a limitation on a theory of defense involves the exclusion of evidence that is an integral part of the defense theory
affirming a district court's decision to limit Nichols' testimony by partially precluding her from attacking the use of \Finding Words\
right to present defense subject to statutory rules of evidence and procedure and caselaw interpreting them
although reversing on other grounds, court addresses points raised on appeal that might arise in retrial
“ ‘[T]he right to present a defense is subject to statutory rules and case law interpretation of the rules of evidence and procedure.’ ”
error admitting evidence of defendant’s previous attempt to remove child victim’s underwear to show motive

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Judges: Nuss, McFarland, Marquardt

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