State v. Verge

Summary

The Kansas Supreme Court affirmed the district court’s denial of Robert Lee Verge’s motion to set aside his conviction, holding that Kansas courts had jurisdiction to try, convict, and sentence him despite his claims of non‑citizenship and Missouri residence. The court reasoned that citizenship or heritage is irrelevant to criminal jurisdiction and that the crime was committed in Kansas. The decision relied on constitutional provisions and federal statutes defining citizenship and on prior case law affirming jurisdiction over non‑citizens.