State v. Mullins

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Larson, J.:

Thomas B. Mullins appeals his convictions of aggravated criminal sodomy, K.S.A. 21-3506(a)(1), a severity level 2 person felony, and aggravated indecent liberties with a child, K.S.A. 21-3504, a severity level 3 person felony.

Mullins contends the trial court erred (1) in denying his motion for a new trial, (2) in admitting expert testimony from Pat Phillips, a registered nurse, that the victim had not been coached, and (3) in sentencing him.

Facts

The prosecution was based on testimony of Mullins’ biological child, B.M., that he had initially…