State v. Bell

Spencer, J.:

This is a direct appeal from conviction of attempted burglary (K.S.A. 21-3301, 21-3715).

Initially it is argued the trial court erred in denying defendant’s motion for acquittal under K.S.A. 22-3419. We have reviewed the record on appeal and, although the evidence against defendant was primarily circumstantial, we find it to be such that reasonable minds might fairly conclude guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Accordingly, it was not error to deny the motion for acquittal. See State v. White & Stewart, 225 Kan. 87, 587 P.2d 1259 (1978); State v. Colbert, 221 Kan. 203, 557 P.2d 1235…