State v. Hooks

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF KANSAS Nos. 119,881 119,885 STATE OF KANSAS, Appellee, v. RODNEY J. HOOKS, Appellant. SYLLABUS BY THE COURT 1. The unique circumstances doctrine is no longer an accepted source of appellate jurisdiction. 2. Generally, Kansas appellate courts do not make factual findings. This task is reserved for district courts, where evidence is offered and tested. 3. In this case, where the appellant alleges an untimely notice of appeal was the result of deficient service and the district court did not make findings of fact regarding the untimely notice of appeal,…