State v. Zirkle

Briscoe, C.J.:

Defendant Curtis Zirkle challenges the sentence imposed following revocation of probation from a conviction of one count of burglary (K.S.A. 21-3715), a class D felony.

In January 1987, Zirkle was charged with burglary, unlawful use of a weapon, and five counts of theft. In September 1987, he pleaded guilty to burglary and the State dismissed all other charges. Zirkle was committed to Topeka State Hospital for a presentence mental examination, was discharged, and was sent to Lamed State Hospital for evaluation. On June 3, 1988, the district court suspended imposition of sentence…