Canter v. Commonwealth

COMBS, Justice.

I. No. 92-SC-827-TG

The issue presented is the proper disposition of a juvenile who has been charged with a capital offense, transferred to circuit court as a youthful offender, acquitted on the capital charge, and convicted of a Class C felony.

Lisa Canter, born August 29, 1974, was charged with murder in connection with the June, 1991, death of her infant son. Pursuant to KRS 635.020(2)1, the juvenile court, on August 15, 1991, conducted a preliminary hearing in accordance with KRS 640.-010, as a result of which hearing Canter was ordered transferred to the circuit court as a…