State v. Johnson

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF KANSAS No. 126,626 STATE OF KANSAS, Appellee, v. DARREN MATTHEW JOHNSON, Appellant. SYLLABUS BY THE COURT 1. The cessation of lights and sirens does not end a pursuit as a matter of law for purposes of K.S.A. 2019 Supp. 8-1568. 2. "Reckless driving," which has a legally codified definition, does not have so common a meaning that it need not be defined for the jury. 3. Reckless second-degree murder is not a more specific offense than felony murder. Appeal from Shawnee District Court; STEVEN R. EBBERTS, judge. Oral argument held September 8, 2025. Opinion…