State v. Alvarez

Meyer, J.:

Appellant Gilbert Alvarez (defendant) appeals from his conviction of theft, K.S.A. 21-3701, a class “D” felony.

A pickup truck belonging to Kenneth Nightengale was stolen in McPherson County, Kansas, on January 4, 1983. Defendant was arrested on January 30, 1983, in Sedgwick County, Kansas, after having been seen operating the stolen vehicle.

A complaint was filed in the District Court of McPherson County, charging appellant with the theft of the pickup, contrary to K.S.A. 21-3701(a). Defendant was arraigned in McPherson County, and a preliminary hearing was held there, at the close…