The opinion of the court was delivered by MORITZ, J.:
Matthew Astorga appeals his conviction of premeditated first-degree murder, claiming the district court violated his right to present his theory of defense and his right to a trial by an impartial jury. Astorga also challenges the constitutionality of K.S.A. 21-3214(a), which limits a defendant's ability to assert the justification of self-defense in some cases.
Additionally, Astorga asserts several challenges...
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