State v. Dunham

No. 121,081 IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF THE STATE OF KANSAS STATE OF KANSAS, Appellee, v. JEREMY MICHAEL DUNHAM, Appellant. SYLLABUS BY THE COURT 1. Even when the language of a statute is clear, an ambiguity can arise when the language conflicts with other statutes. In these situations, text alone is only the beginning. Context is necessary to give a more precise meaning. 2. When faced with statutes that appear to conflict, it is the duty of the court, as far as practicable, to reconcile the different provisions so as to make them consistent, harmonious, and sensible. 3. When multiple…