State v. Collins

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Biles, J.:

K.S.A. 2011 Supp. 21-6608 sets out maximum probation terms for most felonies but is silent as to felony domestic battery. Brock E. Colbns was convicted of that offense, and his sentence includes 24 months of probation. He argues that term of probation is contrary to the statute and that he could only be sentenced to 12 months of probation. We disagree and hold that in the absence of a statutory limit, the duration of the probation term for felony domestic battery was within the district courts discretion. We further hold that the district…