State v. McMullen

The opinion of the court was delivered by

JOHNSON, J.:

Chad Patrick McMullen appeals his convictions and sentences for two counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child under age 14. McMullen challenges the admissibility of the child victim’s videotaped statement, the voluntariness of his confession, and the legality of imposing consecutive hard 25 prison terms. The appeal comes directly to this court pursuant to K.S.A. 22-3601(b)(l). We affirm the convictions and sentences.

Factual and Procedural Overview

The victim in this case was J.J., a 5-year-old boy who is the nephew of McMullen’s…