CSPAN Kahler V. Kansas Oral Argument On Insanity Defense July 13, 2024
Kansas does not allow t last week justices heard oral argue ncase of a man convinthed of killing his wife, two teenage daughters, and motherinlaw. His attorney argued he had meantal disorder. The state Supreme Court upheld the verdict but Defense Attorneys apealed. The nations highest court will now decide the case. Well hear argument first this term in case number 186135, kahler versus kansas. Mr. Chief justice, may it please the court. For centuries criminal pull pabblet has hinged on the capacity for moral judgment. To discern and choose between right and wrong. The insane lack that capacit...