State v. Moncla, 273 Kan. 856

Summary

The Supreme Court of Kansas reviewed the denial of David A. Moncla's motion for a new trial based on newly discovered evidence, including inmate affidavits and testimony alleging that another person was involved in the murder. Applying an abuse-of-discretion standard, the court upheld the district court's credibility and materiality determinations and affirmed the denial of a new trial.

Holdings

1. The district court did not abuse its discretion in denying Moncla's motion for a new trial because the affidavits and hearing testimony were internally inconsistent, suspect, and insufficiently material to create a reasonable possibility of a different result at a new trial.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the district court abused its discretion by denying Moncla's motion for a new trial based on newly discovered evidence after conducting an evidentiary hearing.

Disposition

affirmed