State v. Christon

Abbott, J.:

This is a direct appeal by the defendant, Ronald Christon, who was convicted by a jury of theft (K.S.A. 21-3701[c]) and burglary (K.S.A. 21-3715). He was sentenced to two terms of not less than one nor more than ten years, with the sentences to run concurrently. He appeals, contending that the trial court erred in admitting testimony of Police Officer Lonnie Swanson which related to statements made to him by another officer and in refusing to give an instruction on attempted theft.

The criminal charges in this case arise out of a service station burglary in Wichita which was…