State v. Tracy

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF KANSAS No. 113,763 STATE OF KANSAS, Appellee, v. RICHARD A. TRACY, Appellant. SYLLABUS BY THE COURT 1. Generally, appellate courts in Kansas do not decide moot questions or render advisory opinions. 2. An appeal will not be dismissed as moot unless it clearly and convincingly appears the actual controversy has ceased, and the only judgment that could be entered would be ineffectual for any purpose and not impact any of the parties' legal rights. 3. In deciding whether a case is moot, appellate courts will not speculate about whether a future sentencing…