State v. Sublett

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF KANSAS No. 127,991 STATE OF KANSAS, Appellee, v. DONIEL LEE SUBLETT JR., Appellant. SYLLABUS BY THE COURT A district court's decision to impose a hard 50 sentence for first-degree premeditated murder is reviewed for abuse of discretion. Appeal from Johnson District Court; THOMAS KELLY RYAN, judge. Oral argument held April 6, 2026. Opinion filed July 10, 2026. Affirmed. Clayton J. Perkins, of Kansas Capital Appellate Defender Office, argued the cause and was on the briefs for appellant. Jacob M. Gontesky, assistant district attorney, argued the cause, and…