State v. Ransom

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Beier, J.:

A jury convicted Karlan D. Ransom of two counts of felony murder and two counts of attempted aggravated robbery. On this direct appeal Ransom argues that evidence seized from his house should have been suppressed because his girlfriend either did not consent or consented involuntarily, or because law enforcement did not seek his consent; that evidence regarding items found in the house was irrelevant and unduly prejudicial; and that he should have been permitted to strike a prospective juror for cause.

Factual and Procedural Background

On the…