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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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
State v. Theisengreen2 sentences2026An 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 | 1 | 6 |
State v. Wehrlegreen2 sentences1997State 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). | 1 | 2 |
State v. Smithgreen2 sentences2016However, 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. | 1 | 1 |
State v. Millergreen1 sentence2000See, State v. Miller, 5 Neb. | 1 | 1 |
State v. Adamsgreen2 sentences1986See 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). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Nebraska. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
State v. Van
green
2 sentences2018XIV, § 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. | 3 | 2014–2018 |
State v. Start
green
2 sentences2026An 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 | 2 | 2026–2026 |
cluster 10851601
neutral
2 sentences2026An 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 | 2 | 2026–2026 |
State v. Piskorski
green
2 sentences2018XIV, § 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. | 2 | 1989–2018 |
State v. Wilkinson
green
2 sentences2016However, 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. | 2 | 2016–2016 |
State v. Brunzo
green
2 sentences2004State v. Brunzo, 262 Neb. 598 , 634 N.W.2d 767 (2001). 2004State v. Brunzo, 262 Neb. 598 , 634 N.W.2d 767 (2001). | 2 | 2003–2004 |
State v. Beermann
green
2 sentences2001State 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. | 2 | 1993–2001 |
State v. Jordan B. (In Re Interest of Jordan B.)
green
2 sentences2025In 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). | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Cowan v. State
green
2 sentences2018XIV, § 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. | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Houser v. American Paving Asphalt
green
1 sentence2018I, § 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 | 1 | 2018–2018 |
State v. Wagner
green
1 sentence2016Ed. 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 | 1 | 2016–2016 |
State v. Spiegel
green
2 sentences2001State 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. | 1 | 2001–2001 |
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.
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.