Document Type
Case Summary
Publication Date
6-25-2015
Case Synopsis
The Court held that the petitions filed by the appellant, Kevin James Lisle (Lisle), were procedurally barred. The Court determined that a petitioner cannot present new evidence of mitigating circumstances in order to prove actual innocence of the death penalty. The Court determined that the claims of Lisle did not warrant relief and upheld the district court ruling.
Recommended Citation
Wynott, Adam, "Summary of Lisle v. State, 131 Nev. Adv. Op. 39 (June 25, 2015)" (2015). Nevada Supreme Court Summaries. 883.
https://scholars.law.unlv.edu/nvscs/883