State v. Hobbs

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Allegrucci, J.:

Patrick Hobbs was convicted by a jury of involuntary manslaughter, aggravated battery, and leaving the scene of an injury accident. He appeals his convictions and sentence. This appeal was transferred from the Court of Appeals on this court’s own motion pursuant to K.S.A. 20-3018(c).

Hobbs raises the following issues on appeal:

1. Whether evidence of Hobbs’ blood alcohol content was properly admitted.

2. Did the trial court err in failing to grant a mistrial when a juror had contact outside the courtroom with a State’s witness?

3. Did the…