In the Interest of Johnson
Court of Appeals of Kansas
1Opinion of the Court
Foth, C.J.:
William David Johnson appeals from an order finding him not a “fit and proper subject to be dealt with under the Kansas juvenile code” pursuant to K.S.A. 1979 Supp. 38-808(h) and certifying him for trial as an adult on charges of aggravated robbery and assault. He contends the evidence was insufficient to support the order.
At the certification hearing the State’s evidence dealt exclusively with how the alleged crime was planned and perpetrated. No evidence was introduced as to Johnson’s record or previous history (although it was agreed there was no prior record) and none as to his…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Kent v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1966
- In Re Patterson, Payne & DyerSupreme Court of Kansas · 1972
- Edwards v. StateSupreme Court of Kansas · 1980
- State v. GreenSupreme Court of Kansas · 1975
- State v. LewisSupreme Court of Kansas · 1976
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3Cited by3 opinions
- State v. TranSupreme Court of Kansas · 1993
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