State v. Howard

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF KANSAS No. 110,439 STATE OF KANSAS, Appellee, v. CAMERON HOWARD, Appellant. SYLLABUS BY THE COURT 1. In reviewing the granting or denial of a motion to suppress evidence, an appellate court determines whether the factual findings underlying the trial court's suppression decision are supported by substantial competent evidence. The appellate court does not reweigh the evidence or reassess the credibility of the witnesses. The ultimate legal conclusion drawn from those factual findings is reviewed under a de novo standard. 2. The Fourth Amendment to the…