State v. Rios

Royse, J.;

Juan Rios appeals his convictions by a jury of one count of possession of marijuana with intent to sell, K.S.A. 65-4127b, and one count of possession of marijuana without a tax stamp, K.S.A. 79-5208. Rios claims that there was insufficient evidence introduced at trial to support a guilty verdict and that he was denied a fair trial because the court-appointed interpreter was unqualified to perform her duties.

The State argues that this court lacks jurisdiction to consider the merits of Rios’ appeal. The State contends the appeal is premature because it was filed prior to Rios’…