State v. Watson

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF KANSAS No. 118,710 STATE OF KANSAS, Appellee, v. JASMON DEVAR WATSON, Appellant. SYLLABUS BY THE COURT 1. It is improper for a prosecutor to attempt to shift the burden of proof to the defendant, but prosecutors are granted wide latitude to address the arguments and weaknesses of the defense. 2. A prosecutor does not shift the burden of proof to the defendant by pointing out a lack of evidence to support a defense or to corroborate a defendant's argument regarding deficiencies in the State's case. Likewise, a prosecutor does not shift the burden of proof…