State v. Jones

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Herd, J.:

In this action Jessie Jones appeals from jury convictions of two counts of first-degree murder, K.S.A. 21-3401; and two counts of aggravated battery, K.S.A. 21-3414. Jones was sentenced to life imprisonment on each count of first-degree murder and received a three- to ten-year sentence on each count of aggravated battery. All sentences, are to run concurrently.

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