State v. Stephens

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Six, J.:

The primary issue concerns the authorization of the minor defendant for trial as an adult in a felony murder case. See K.S.A. 38-1636. Lance K. Stephens appeals from his convictions and sentences for aggravated robbery, K.S.A. 21-3427, aggravated burglary, K.S.A. 21-3716, and felony murder, an off-grid felony, K.S.A. 21-3401(b). He received concurrent sentences of 46 months, 31 months, and life with the possibility of parole after 15 years, respectively.

Our jurisdiction is under K.S.A. 22-3601(b)(1) (a life sentence is imposed).

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