State v. Conrad

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Moritz, J.:

Kevin Conrad appeals his sentence of 25 years to life under Jessica’s Law, K.S.A. 21-4643(a)(l)(C). Conrad argues his sentence is unconstitutional because it is cruel or unusual punishment under § 9 of the Kansas Constitution Bill of Rights and is contrary to statute because he should be parole eligible after 20 years.

We conclude Conrad’s sentence is constitutional and he must serve 25 years before he is eligible for parole. We do vacate, however, the district court’s imposition of lifetime postrelease supervision.

Factual Background

Conrad’s…