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accused may prepare defense in Nebraska

21 Nebraska opinions name it 2 courts 1986–2026 6 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Nebraska courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (5)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Theisengreen
neb · 2020 · cited in 6 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2020–2026
2 sentences

2026An information must inform the accused with reasonable certainty of the crime charged so that the accused may prepare a defense to the prosecution and, if convicted, be able to plead the judgment of conviction on such charge as a bar to a later prosecution for the same offense. 5 As such, an information must allege each statutorily essential element of the crime charged, expressed in the words of the statute which prohib- its the conduct charged as a crime or in language equivalent to the statutory terms defining the crime charged. 6 Where an information alleges the commission of a crime using

2026An information must inform the accused with reasonable certainty of the crime charged so that the accused may prepare a defense to the prosecution and, if convicted, be able to plead the judgment of conviction on such charge as a bar to a later prosecution for the same offense. 5 As such, an information must allege each statutorily essential element of the crime charged, expressed in the words of the statute which prohib- its the conduct charged as a crime or in language equivalent to the statutory terms defining the crime charged. 6 Where an information alleges the commission of a crime using

16
State v. Wehrlegreen
neb · 1986 · cited in 2 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1991–1997
2 sentences

1997State v. Wehrle, 223 Neb. 928, 930 , 395 N.W.2d 142, 144-45 (1986).

1997State v. Wehrle, 223 Neb. 928, 930 , 395 N.W.2d 142, 144-45 (1986).

12
State v. Smithgreen
neb · 2005 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016However, when the charging of a crime in the language of the statute leaves the information insufficient to reasonably inform the defendant as to the nature of the crime charged, additional averments must be included to meet the requirements of due process.15 13 See State v. Smith, 269 Neb. 773, 786 , 696 N.W.2d 871, 884 (2005) (emphasis supplied). 14 State v. Van, 268 Neb. 814 , 688 N.W.2d 600 (2004). 15 See id. - 887 - Nebraska A dvance Sheets 293 Nebraska R eports STATE v. WILKINSON Cite as 293 Neb. 876 The language of the amended complaint essentially fol- lows the language of § 28-901.

2016However, when the charging of a crime in the language of the statute leaves the information insufficient to reasonably inform the defendant as to the nature of the crime charged, additional averments must be included to meet the requirements of due process.15 13 See State v. Smith, 269 Neb. 773, 786 , 696 N.W.2d 871, 884 (2005) (emphasis supplied). 14 State v. Van, 268 Neb. 814 , 688 N.W.2d 600 (2004). 15 See id. - 887 - Nebraska A dvance Sheets 293 Nebraska R eports STATE v. WILKINSON Cite as 293 Neb. 876 The language of the amended complaint essentially fol- lows the language of § 28-901.

11
State v. Millergreen
nebctapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000See, State v. Miller, 5 Neb.

11
State v. Adamsgreen
neb · 1966 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
2 sentences

1986See State v. Adams, 181 Neb. 75 , 147 N.W.2d 144 (1966).

1986See State v. Adams, 181 Neb. 75 , 147 N.W.2d 144 (1966).

11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Nebraska. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (12)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Van green
neb · 2004
2 sentences

2018XIV, § 1. 8 Keller v. City of Fremont, 280 Neb. 788 , 790 N.W.2d 711 (2010). 9 See State v. Van, 268 Neb. 814 , 688 N.W.2d 600 (2004). 10 State v. Piskorski, 218 Neb. 543 , 357 N.W.2d 206 (1984); Cowan v. State, 140 Neb. 837 , 2 N.W.2d 111 (1942). - 364 - Nebraska Supreme Court A dvance Sheets 300 Nebraska R eports IN RE INTEREST OF JORDAN B.

2018XIV, § 1. 8 Keller v. City of Fremont, 280 Neb. 788 , 790 N.W.2d 711 (2010). 9 See State v. Van, 268 Neb. 814 , 688 N.W.2d 600 (2004). 10 State v. Piskorski, 218 Neb. 543 , 357 N.W.2d 206 (1984); Cowan v. State, 140 Neb. 837 , 2 N.W.2d 111 (1942). - 364 - Nebraska Supreme Court A dvance Sheets 300 Nebraska R eports IN RE INTEREST OF JORDAN B.

32014–2018
State v. Start green
neb · 1991
2 sentences

2026An information must inform the accused with reasonable certainty of the crime charged so that the accused may prepare a defense to the prosecution and, if convicted, be able to plead the judgment of conviction on such charge as a bar to a later prosecution for the same offense. 5 As such, an information must allege each statutorily essential element of the crime charged, expressed in the words of the statute which prohib- its the conduct charged as a crime or in language equivalent to the statutory terms defining the crime charged. 6 Where an information alleges the commission of a crime using

2026An information must inform the accused with reasonable certainty of the crime charged so that the accused may prepare a defense to the prosecution and, if convicted, be able to plead the judgment of conviction on such charge as a bar to a later prosecution for the same offense. 5 As such, an information must allege each statutorily essential element of the crime charged, expressed in the words of the statute which prohib- its the conduct charged as a crime or in language equivalent to the statutory terms defining the crime charged. 6 Where an information alleges the commission of a crime using

22026–2026
cluster 10851601 neutral
·
2 sentences

2026An information must inform the accused with reasonable certainty of the crime charged so that the accused may prepare a defense to the prosecution and, if convicted, be able to plead the judgment of conviction on such charge as a bar to a later prosecution for the same offense. 5 As such, an information must allege each statutorily essential element of the crime charged, expressed in the words of the statute which prohib- its the conduct charged as a crime or in language equivalent to the statutory terms defining the crime charged. 6 Where an information alleges the commission of a crime using

2026An information must inform the accused with reasonable certainty of the crime charged so that the accused may prepare a defense to the prosecution and, if convicted, be able to plead the judgment of conviction on such charge as a bar to a later prosecution for the same offense. 5 As such, an information must allege each statutorily essential element of the crime charged, expressed in the words of the statute which prohib- its the conduct charged as a crime or in language equivalent to the statutory terms defining the crime charged. 6 Where an information alleges the commission of a crime using

22026–2026
State v. Piskorski green
neb · 1984
2 sentences

2018XIV, § 1. 8 Keller v. City of Fremont, 280 Neb. 788 , 790 N.W.2d 711 (2010). 9 See State v. Van, 268 Neb. 814 , 688 N.W.2d 600 (2004). 10 State v. Piskorski, 218 Neb. 543 , 357 N.W.2d 206 (1984); Cowan v. State, 140 Neb. 837 , 2 N.W.2d 111 (1942). - 364 - Nebraska Supreme Court A dvance Sheets 300 Nebraska R eports IN RE INTEREST OF JORDAN B.

2018XIV, § 1. 8 Keller v. City of Fremont, 280 Neb. 788 , 790 N.W.2d 711 (2010). 9 See State v. Van, 268 Neb. 814 , 688 N.W.2d 600 (2004). 10 State v. Piskorski, 218 Neb. 543 , 357 N.W.2d 206 (1984); Cowan v. State, 140 Neb. 837 , 2 N.W.2d 111 (1942). - 364 - Nebraska Supreme Court A dvance Sheets 300 Nebraska R eports IN RE INTEREST OF JORDAN B.

21989–2018
State v. Wilkinson green
neb · 2016
2 sentences

2016However, when the charging of a crime in the language of the statute leaves the information insufficient to reasonably inform the defendant as to the nature of the crime charged, additional averments must be included to meet the requirements of due process.15 13 See State v. Smith, 269 Neb. 773, 786 , 696 N.W.2d 871, 884 (2005) (emphasis supplied). 14 State v. Van, 268 Neb. 814 , 688 N.W.2d 600 (2004). 15 See id. - 887 - Nebraska A dvance Sheets 293 Nebraska R eports STATE v. WILKINSON Cite as 293 Neb. 876 The language of the amended complaint essentially fol- lows the language of § 28-901.

2016Id.

22016–2016
State v. Brunzo green
neb · 2001
2 sentences

2004State v. Brunzo, 262 Neb. 598 , 634 N.W.2d 767 (2001).

2004State v. Brunzo, 262 Neb. 598 , 634 N.W.2d 767 (2001).

22003–2004
State v. Beermann green
neb · 1989
2 sentences

2001State v. Spiegel, 239 Neb. 233 , 474 N.W.2d 873 (1991); State v. Beermann, 231 Neb. 380 , 436 N.W.2d 499 (1989). *605 Generally, to charge a defendant with the commission of a criminal offense, the information or complaint must allege each statutorily essential element of the crime charged, expressed in the words of the statute which prohibits the conduct charged as a crime, or in language equivalent to the statutory terms defining the crime charged.

2001State v. Spiegel, 239 Neb. 233 , 474 N.W.2d 873 (1991); State v. Beermann, 231 Neb. 380 , 436 N.W.2d 499 (1989). *605 Generally, to charge a defendant with the commission of a criminal offense, the information or complaint must allege each statutorily essential element of the crime charged, expressed in the words of the statute which prohibits the conduct charged as a crime, or in language equivalent to the statutory terms defining the crime charged.

21993–2001
State v. Jordan B. (In Re Interest of Jordan B.) green
neb · 2018
2 sentences

2025In re Interest of Jordan B., 300 Neb. 355 , 913 N.W.2d 477 (2018).

2025In re Interest of Jordan B., 300 Neb. 355 , 913 N.W.2d 477 (2018).

12025–2025
Cowan v. State green
neb · 1942
2 sentences

2018XIV, § 1. 8 Keller v. City of Fremont, 280 Neb. 788 , 790 N.W.2d 711 (2010). 9 See State v. Van, 268 Neb. 814 , 688 N.W.2d 600 (2004). 10 State v. Piskorski, 218 Neb. 543 , 357 N.W.2d 206 (1984); Cowan v. State, 140 Neb. 837 , 2 N.W.2d 111 (1942). - 364 - Nebraska Supreme Court A dvance Sheets 300 Nebraska R eports IN RE INTEREST OF JORDAN B.

2018XIV, § 1. 8 Keller v. City of Fremont, 280 Neb. 788 , 790 N.W.2d 711 (2010). 9 See State v. Van, 268 Neb. 814 , 688 N.W.2d 600 (2004). 10 State v. Piskorski, 218 Neb. 543 , 357 N.W.2d 206 (1984); Cowan v. State, 140 Neb. 837 , 2 N.W.2d 111 (1942). - 364 - Nebraska Supreme Court A dvance Sheets 300 Nebraska R eports IN RE INTEREST OF JORDAN B.

12018–2018
Houser v. American Paving Asphalt green
neb · 2018
1 sentence

2018I, § 3, similarly provides that “[n]o person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law, nor be denied equal protection of the laws.” We have interpreted the Nebraska Constitution’s due process and equal protection clauses to afford protections coextensive to those of the fed- eral Constitution.8 [5] In a criminal case, due process requires that an infor- mation must inform the accused with reasonable certainty of the crime charged so that the accused may prepare a defense to the prosecution and, if convicted, be able to plead the judgment of conviction on such

12018–2018
State v. Wagner green
neb · 2016
1 sentence

2016Ed. 2d 108 (2003). - 150 - Nebraska Supreme Court A dvance Sheets 295 Nebraska R eports STATE v. WAGNER Cite as 295 Neb. 132 violation” phrasing from the informations, the State failed to sufficiently allege Class III felonies under § 60-6,197.03(8) and that instead, they were charged only with Class IIIA felo- nies under § 60-6,197.03(7). [12] The function of an information is twofold.42 With rea- sonable certainty, an information must inform the accused of the crime charged so that the accused may prepare a defense to the prosecution and, if convicted, be able to plead the judg- ment of conv

12016–2016
State v. Spiegel green
neb · 1991
2 sentences

2001State v. Spiegel, 239 Neb. 233 , 474 N.W.2d 873 (1991); State v. Beermann, 231 Neb. 380 , 436 N.W.2d 499 (1989). *605 Generally, to charge a defendant with the commission of a criminal offense, the information or complaint must allege each statutorily essential element of the crime charged, expressed in the words of the statute which prohibits the conduct charged as a crime, or in language equivalent to the statutory terms defining the crime charged.

2001State v. Spiegel, 239 Neb. 233 , 474 N.W.2d 873 (1991); State v. Beermann, 231 Neb. 380 , 436 N.W.2d 499 (1989). *605 Generally, to charge a defendant with the commission of a criminal offense, the information or complaint must allege each statutorily essential element of the crime charged, expressed in the words of the statute which prohibits the conduct charged as a crime, or in language equivalent to the statutory terms defining the crime charged.

12001–2001

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-319 (8) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-318 (4) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 27-702 (3) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-303 (3) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-319.01 (3) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-320 (3) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-320.01 (3) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-1808 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

TX 27 (1988–2025) NE 21 (1986–2026) WA 12 (1989–2025) IL 6 (1945–1990) KS 5 (2002–2014) PA 5 (1994–2025) AZ 4 (1983–2019) NJ 2 (1950–1985)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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