State v. Morris

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Beier, J.:

Defendant Andrew H. Morris is imprisoned after conviction on two counts of felony murder and one count of aggravated arson. Although all involved in Morris’ sentencing—the prosecution, the defense, and the district court judge—recommended that Morris serve his time in a security hospital, the Department of Corrections has chosen to house him in one of Kansas’ penitentiaries. This appeal arises out of the denial of Morris’ motion to withdraw his no contest pleas to the three charges. Morris argues that the denial was an abuse of discretion.

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