State v. Galloway

Rulon, J.:

John F. Galloway, defendant, appeals his conviction of one count of possession of cocaine, K.S.A. 1990 Supp. 65-4127a, arguing the district court: (1) violated his statutory and constitutional rights when it held he was voluntarily absent and proceeded with the last day of trial; and (2) abused its discretion in admitting a black pouch into evidence. W.e affirm.

With regard to the black pouch, Galloway testified that he knew his companion Lester Shine had it, but he did not know what was in it. However, later in his testimony, Galloway stated that the only time he saw Shine with the…