State v. Adams

Pierron, J.:

Dante O. Adams appeals his conviction by a jury of aggravated escape from custody.

Adams first contends the substitution of judges in this case was improper under K.S.A. 60-263; therefore, his sentence is illegal because Judge Owens lacked jurisdiction to sentence him on the aggravated escape from custody conviction.

Adams was assigned to community corrections after he plead guilty to two counts of burglary and two counts of theft. Judge Owens was the presiding and sentencing judge for disposition of those crimes. However, Judge Ballinger presided over the trial concerning the…