State v. McNellis

Kevin McNellis, who represents himself on appeal, appeals his conviction and sentence for battery against his wife, Kara. We will summarize the rulings we are making on the many issues McNellis has raised before explaining our decision in more detail. In McNellis' brief on appeal, he lists 19 separate issues. We have reorganized them a bit-now showing 11 issues-but have addressed the points he raised.

First, McNellis complains about the record on appeal and his access to it. He complains that the district court didn't properly handle motions he filed to add items to the appellate record and…