State v. Edwards

The opinion of the court was delivered by

McFarland, C.J.:

Darron Edwards appeals the district court’s summary denial of his pro se motion to correct an illegal sentence, filed pursuant to K.S.A. 22-3504(1). As Edwards’ sentence includes a term of life imprisonment, this court has jurisdiction pursuant to K.S.A. 22-3601(b)(l). See State v. Thomas, 239 Kan. 457, Syl. ¶ 2, 720 P.2d 1059 (1986) (jurisdiction over appeal of motion to correct illegal sentence lies with court that had jurisdiction to hear original appeal).

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

The facts underlying Edwards’ convictions are…