State v. Davidson

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF KANSAS No. 123,959 STATE OF KANSAS, Appellee, v. MICHAEL DAVIDSON, Appellant. SYLLABUS BY THE COURT 1. A motion under K.S.A. 2020 Supp. 22-3501 for new trial based on newly discovered evidence must be filed within two years of final judgment. No exceptions extend the time limitation. 2. Appellate courts review a district court's refusal to consider a motion for new trial filed under K.S.A. 2020 Supp. 22-3501 as a K.S.A. 60-1507 motion for an abuse of discretion. Appeal from Johnson District Court; THOMAS M. SUTHERLAND, judge. Opinion filed June 3, 2022.…