State v. Shehan

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Holmes, J.:

James J. Shehan appeals his convictions by a jury of one count of first-degree murder (K.S.A. 21-3401) and one count of aggravated burglary (K.S.A. 21-3716). We affirm the district court.

The principal issue on appeal is whether the district court committed reversible error in refusing to give a requested jury instruction on voluntary intoxication as set forth in PIK Crim. 2d 54.12. The facts will be stated only briefly as the details surrounding the heinous crimes are not necessary to determine the issues on appeal.

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