State v. Banks

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Larson, J.:

Edgar Banks appeals his jury convictions of first-degree murder, K.S.A. 21-3401, aggravated robbery, K.S.A. 21-3427, and unlawful possession of a firearm, K.S.A. 1994 Supp. 21-4204(b), contending his confession was unlawfully induced by a law enforcement promise and a mistrial should have been granted when the prosecutor improperly attempted to define reasonable doubt during closing arguments.

This case arises out of the robbery and shooting of Marcus Tucker on August 23,1994, outside the Paradox Club he co-owned in Kansas City, Kansas. He…