State v. Shortey

The opinion of the court was delivered by

McFarland, J.:

Jesse L. Shortey, Jr., appeals his jury trial convictions of aggravated robbery (K.S.A. 21-3427) and aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer (K.S.A. 21-3411). Shortey received a controlling term of 20 years to life for these convictions.

The convictions arise from the June 4, 1991, robbery of a Kansas City gas station attendant and defendant’s arrest shortly thereafter. Additional facts will be set forth in the opinion as necessary for the resolution of particular issues.

Initially, the court must determine if it has jurisdiction to…