In re Wrongful Conviction of Spangler

Summary

The Kansas Supreme Court affirmed the district court's dismissal of Spangler's wrongful‑conviction compensation claim, holding that his own conduct caused the convictions and therefore bars recovery under K.S.A. 2023 Supp. 60‑5004(c)(1)(D). The Court interpreted the statutory phrase broadly, concluding that a claimant convicted of a lesser included offense based on the same conduct is ineligible for relief.