State v. Smart

Lorentz, J.:

Cedrick L. Smart appeals his convictions of robbery, battery, and assault. He claims error in the admission of prior crimes evidence and in the court’s granting of an upward durational departure.

On the night of the incident leading to Smart’s arrest, Chris Knight was the only employee working at a Quiktrip store in Wichita. Andrew Checkley entered the store to purchase some orange juice and milk. As he approached the cashier to pay for his purchases, Smart entered the store. When Knight began counting Checkley’s change back to him, Smart ran into the check-out counter, pushed…