October Term 2015 · Docket 14-449
Does joint sentencing violate the Eighth Amendment?
Kansas argues joint sentencing is constitutional. The defendants claim it violates their rights.
Arguments on 2015-10-07
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October Term 2015 · Docket 14-452
Do jury instructions that confuse the burden of proof violate the Eighth Amendment?
Kansas argues the instructions were clear. The defendant argues they create a risk of ignoring mitigating evidence.