State v. Perez

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF KANSAS No. 114,554 STATE OF KANSAS, Appellee, v. DANIEL PEREZ, Appellant. SYLLABUS BY THE COURT 1. When considering the legal basis for a district judge's admission of evidence, the review is de novo. 2. Hearsay is evidence of a statement which is made other than by a witness while testifying at a hearing, offered to prove the truth of the matter stated and is generally inadmissible. 3. For jury instruction issues, the progression of analysis and corresponding standards of review on appeal are: (1) First, the appellate court should consider the…