(Download) "State v. Kirtdoll" by Supreme Court of Kansas * Book PDF Kindle ePub Free
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- Title: State v. Kirtdoll
- Author : Supreme Court of Kansas
- Release Date : January 12, 1970
- Genre: Law,Books,Professional & Technical,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 52 KB
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The opinion of the court was delivered by This is an appeal from a conviction of felonious assault as
defined by K.S.A. 21-435. There is no serious dispute as to the facts. Wayne Brandon was
on convalescent leave from the United States Army. He was on
crutches as his right leg was in a cast from the ankle to the
knee. He and one of his sisters were visiting at a residence in
Topeka, Kansas with several other people. The defendant came to
the residence and asked one of the group about some money owed by
him to defendant. This request was met with "signifying and
playing and joking and carrying on" which made defendant angry.
Defendant then turned to Brandon and asked about money owed by
him to defendant. There was a sharp dispute about the amount owed
by Brandon to defendant. Defendant then left the residence. A few
moments later Brandon and his sister also left. Upon leaving
Brandon saw defendant back up his car in front of the residence.
He opened the trunk, removed a shotgun and called Brandon some
names. Defendant raised the gun to his shoulder, aimed at
Brandon's legs and fired. Brandon was hit with a number of
pellets, particularly in the leg area. The distance
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