State v. Robinson

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Six, J.:

This criminal case addresses whether Kansas recognizes the crime of attempted felony murder. Adrian Robinson was convicted of aggravated robbery (K.S.A. 21-3427) and attempted first-degree murder (K.S.A. 1992 Supp. 21-3301 and K.S.A. 1992 Supp. 21-3401). Our jurisdiction is under K.S.A. 1992 Supp. 22-3601(b)(1) (a direct appeal upon imposition of a maximum sentence of life imprisonment).

We reverse the attempted first-degree murder conviction and remand for a new trial on this charge. Robinson does not question his conviction of aggravated…