State v. Robinson

The opinion of the court was delivered by This criminal case addresses whether Kansas recognizes the
crime of attempted felony murder. Adrian Robinson was convicted
of aggravated robbery (K.S.A. 21-3427) and attempted first-degree
murder (K.S.A. 1992 Supp. 21-3301 and K.S.A. 1992 Supp. 21-3401).
Our jurisdiction is under K.S.A. 1992 Supp. 22-3601(b)(1) (a
direct appeal upon imposition of a maximum sentence of life
imprisonment). We reverse the attempted first-degree murder conviction and
remand for a new trial on this charge. Robinson does not question
his conviction of aggravated robbery.