State v. Dunn

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Lockett, J.:

Brenda Kay Dunn appeals her convictions by a jury of aggravated arson (K.S.A. 21-3719), conspiracy to commit arson (K.S.A. 21-3302, K.S.A. 21-3718), and criminal solicitation (K.S.A. 21-3303). Dunn claims: (1) There was insufficient evidence for a rational factfinder to conclude she was guilty beyond a reasonable doubt; (2) the trial judge improperly instructed the jury on reasonable doubt; (3) the trial court erred in overruling her motion in limine and admitting evidence of her prior crimes; (4) the prosecutor’s prejudicial statements…