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sentence hearing in Nebraska

21 Nebraska opinions name it 2 courts 1904–2021 1 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 (7)

CaseFollowedCited
United States v. Tuckergreen
scotus · 1972 · cited in 2 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1987–1990
2 sentences

1990United States v. Tucker, 404 U.S. 443 , 92 S. Ct. 589 , 30 L.

1990United States v. Tucker, 404 U.S. 443 , 92 S. Ct. 589 , 30 L.

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State v. Goodpasturegreen
neb · 1983 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
2 sentences

1990See, State v. Goodpasture, 215 Neb. 341 , 338 N.W.2d 446 (1983); State v. Porter, supra; State v. Rose, 183 Neb. 809 , 164 N.W.2d 646 (1969).

1990See, State v. Goodpasture, 215 Neb. 341 , 338 N.W.2d 446 (1983); State v. Porter, supra; State v. Rose, 183 Neb. 809 , 164 N.W.2d 646 (1969).

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State v. Portergreen
neb · 1981 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
2 sentences

1990In State v. Jackson, 225 Neb. 843, 859, 408 N.W.2d 720, 731 (1987), we expressed: “In a sentence hearing, a court, generally, *889 has broad discretion concerning the source of information and the type of information to be considered.” This court, in State v. Porter, 209 Neb. 722, 723-24 , 310 N.W.2d 926, 927 (1981), observed: “We have gone so far as to say that the latitude allowed a sentencing judge in such instances is almost without limitation as long as it is relevant to the issue.” A sentencing judge may consider relevant information contained in a presentence report on the defendant to

1990In State v. Jackson, 225 Neb. 843, 859, 408 N.W.2d 720, 731 (1987), we expressed: “In a sentence hearing, a court, generally, *889 has broad discretion concerning the source of information and the type of information to be considered.” This court, in State v. Porter, 209 Neb. 722, 723-24 , 310 N.W.2d 926, 927 (1981), observed: “We have gone so far as to say that the latitude allowed a sentencing judge in such instances is almost without limitation as long as it is relevant to the issue.” A sentencing judge may consider relevant information contained in a presentence report on the defendant to

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State v. Jacksongreen
neb · 1987 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
2 sentences

1990In State v. Jackson, 225 Neb. 843, 859, 408 N.W.2d 720, 731 (1987), we expressed: “In a sentence hearing, a court, generally, *889 has broad discretion concerning the source of information and the type of information to be considered.” This court, in State v. Porter, 209 Neb. 722, 723-24 , 310 N.W.2d 926, 927 (1981), observed: “We have gone so far as to say that the latitude allowed a sentencing judge in such instances is almost without limitation as long as it is relevant to the issue.” A sentencing judge may consider relevant information contained in a presentence report on the defendant to

1990In State v. Jackson, 225 Neb. 843, 859, 408 N.W.2d 720, 731 (1987), we expressed: “In a sentence hearing, a court, generally, *889 has broad discretion concerning the source of information and the type of information to be considered.” This court, in State v. Porter, 209 Neb. 722, 723-24 , 310 N.W.2d 926, 927 (1981), observed: “We have gone so far as to say that the latitude allowed a sentencing judge in such instances is almost without limitation as long as it is relevant to the issue.” A sentencing judge may consider relevant information contained in a presentence report on the defendant to

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State v. Barkergreen
neb · 1988 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
2 sentences

1989On account of a certain irregularity which occurred in conjunction with Barker’s sentencing, in March of 1988 this court set aside Barker’s sentence and remanded “this matter to the district court for further proceedings, namely, a sentence hearing to be conducted and sentence imposed by a judge other than the judge who imposed sentence on Barker.” State v. Barker, 227 Neb. 842, 854 , 420 N.W.2d 695, 702-03 (1988).

1989On account of a certain irregularity which occurred in conjunction with Barker’s sentencing, in March of 1988 this court set aside Barker’s sentence and remanded “this matter to the district court for further proceedings, namely, a sentence hearing to be conducted and sentence imposed by a judge other than the judge who imposed sentence on Barker.” State v. Barker, 227 Neb. 842, 854 , 420 N.W.2d 695, 702-03 (1988).

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State v. Lesliegreen
ariz · 1983 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988See, also, State v. Leslie, 136 Ariz. 463 , 666 P.2d 1072 (1983) (after the jury found defendant guilty but before sentencing, the judge solicited contact with the victim’s relatives; held: contact with the victim’s relatives necessitated the judge’s disqualification from the proceedings).

1988See, also, State v. Leslie, 136 Ariz. 463 , 666 P.2d 1072 (1983) (after the jury found defendant guilty but before sentencing, the judge solicited contact with the victim’s relatives; held: contact with the victim’s relatives necessitated the judge’s disqualification from the proceedings).

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Richard Dean Holtan v. Robert Parratt, Warden of Nebraska Penal and Correctional Complexgreen
ca8 · 1982 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
2 sentences

1984In the federal habeas corpus proceedings the circuit, court was concerned that, when Holtan entered his plea, there was no reference to possible testimony from surviving witnesses at a sentence hearing, namely, “at no time during this colloquy did the parties or the court discuss the possibility that witnesses to the shooting could and would testify at the sentence hearing.” Holtan v. Parratt, 683 F.2d 1163, 1170 (8th Cir. 1982).

1984In the federal habeas corpus proceedings the circuit court was concerned that, when Holtan entered his plea, there was no reference to possible testimony from surviving witnesses at a sentence hearing, namely, "at no time during this colloquy did the parties or the court discuss the possibility that witnesses to the shooting could and would testify at the sentence hearing." Holtan v. Parratt, 683 F.2d 1163, 1170 (8th Cir.1982).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (20)

CaseCitedYears
Myers v. Willmeroth neutral
neb · 1949
2 sentences

1958“When different instructions are given on the same subject, they should be considered together, and if they fairly submit the case, it will not be reversed for indefiniteness or ambiguity in one of the instructions. *539 “In determining whether or not there was error in a sentence or clause of an instruction, it will be considered with the instruction of which it is a part and the other instructions, and the true meaning thereof will be determined not from the sentence or phrase alone but by a consideration of all that is said on the subject.” See, also, Myers v. Willmeroth, 151 Neb. 712 , 39

1958“When different instructions are given on the same subject, they should be considered together, and if they fairly submit the case, it will not be reversed for indefiniteness or ambiguity in one of the instructions. *539 “In determining whether or not there was error in a sentence or clause of an instruction, it will be considered with the instruction of which it is a part and the other instructions, and the true meaning thereof will be determined not from the sentence or phrase alone but by a consideration of all that is said on the subject.” See, also, Myers v. Willmeroth, 151 Neb. 712 , 39

31951–1966
Roberts v. Carlson green
neb · 1943
2 sentences

1944We have not overlooked the rule announced in Roberts v. Carlson, 142 Neb. 851 , 8 N. W. 2d 175 , to the effect that, “In determining whether there is error in the giving of a sentence in an instruction, it must be considered in connection with the instruction of which it is a part and all other instructions given by the court.

1944We have not overlooked the rule announced in Roberts v. Carlson, 142 Neb. 851 , 8 N. W. 2d 175 , to the effect that, “In determining whether there is error in the giving of a sentence in an instruction, it must be considered in connection with the instruction of which it is a part and all other instructions given by the court.

31944–1949
Bolio v. Scholting green
· 1950
2 sentences

1966Myers v. Willmeroth, 151 Neb. 712 , 39 N. W. 2d 423 ; Bolio v. Scholting, 152 Neb. 588 , 41 N. W. 2d 913 .” The instruction complained of clearly limits the damages for future pain to those proved to a reasonable certainty.

1966Myers v. Willmeroth, 151 Neb. 712 , 39 N. W. 2d 423 ; Bolio v. Scholting, 152 Neb. 588 , 41 N. W. 2d 913 .” The instruction complained of clearly limits the damages for future pain to those proved to a reasonable certainty.

21951–1966
State v. Clear green
neb · 1990
2 sentences

2021State v. Clear, 236 Neb. 648 , 463 N.W.2d 581 (1990).

2021State v. Clear, 236 Neb. 648 , 463 N.W.2d 581 (1990).

12021–2021
Solem v. Helm red
scotus · 1983
2 sentences

1993Cited by that court in support of the proposition is Solem v. Helm, 463 U.S. 277 , 103 S. Ct. 3001 , 77 L.

1993Cited by that court in support of the proposition is Solem v. Helm, 463 U.S. 277 , 103 S. Ct. 3001 , 77 L.

11993–1993
State v. Rose green
neb · 1969
2 sentences

1990See, State v. Goodpasture, 215 Neb. 341 , 338 N.W.2d 446 (1983); State v. Porter, supra; State v. Rose, 183 Neb. 809 , 164 N.W.2d 646 (1969).

1990See, State v. Goodpasture, 215 Neb. 341 , 338 N.W.2d 446 (1983); State v. Porter, supra; State v. Rose, 183 Neb. 809 , 164 N.W.2d 646 (1969).

11990–1990
State v. Valencia green
ariz · 1979
2 sentences

1988In determining that the sentencing judge, when requested by the defendant, should have recused himself from the sentence hearing, the Arizona Supreme Court, holding that a judge should not initiate, invite, or consider ex parte communication concerning a pending or impending proceeding before the judge, concluded that “ [s]uch a rule is a requisite to the orderly administration of justice in any judicial system.” 124 Ariz. at 140 , 602 P.2d at 808 .

1988In determining that the sentencing judge, when requested by the defendant, should have recused himself from the sentence hearing, the Arizona Supreme Court, holding that a judge should not initiate, invite, or consider ex parte communication concerning a pending or impending proceeding before the judge, concluded that “ [s]uch a rule is a requisite to the orderly administration of justice in any judicial system.” 124 Ariz. at 140 , 602 P.2d at 808 .

11988–1988
State v. Schott green
neb · 1986
2 sentences

1986Although the district court is empowered to review a sentence for error or abuse of discretion, State v. Schott, 222 Neb. 456, 384 N.W.2d 620 (1986), there is no statutory authority giving it jurisdiction to sentence the *267 defendant anew.

1986Although the district court is empowered to review a sentence for error or abuse of discretion, State v. Schott, 222 Neb. 456, 384 N.W.2d 620 (1986), there is no statutory authority giving it jurisdiction to sentence the *267 defendant anew.

11986–1986
Norman v. Sprague neutral
neb · 1958
2 sentences

1966“In determining whether or not there was error in a sentence or clause of an instruction, it will be considered with the instruction of which it is a part and the other instructions, and the true meaning thereof will be determined not from the sentence or clause alone but by a consideration of all that is said on the subject.” Norman v. Sprague, 167 Neb. 528 , 93 N. W. 2d 637 .

1966“In determining whether or not there was error in a sentence or clause of an instruction, it will be considered with the instruction of which it is a part and the other instructions, and the true meaning thereof will be determined not from the sentence or clause alone but by a consideration of all that is said on the subject.” Norman v. Sprague, 167 Neb. 528 , 93 N. W. 2d 637 .

11966–1966
Benedict v. Eppley Hotel Company green
neb · 1955
2 sentences

1964In Benedict v. Eppley Hotel Co., 161 Neb. 280 , 73 N. W. 2d 228 , this court said: “In determining whether or not there is error in a sentence or clause of an instruction it will be considered with the instruction of which it is a part and the other parts of the charge to the jury and the true meaning thereof will be deduced not from the sentence or phrase alone but by a consideration of all that it said on the subject.

1964In Benedict v. Eppley Hotel Co., 161 Neb. 280 , 73 N. W. 2d 228 , this court said: “In determining whether or not there is error in a sentence or clause of an instruction it will be considered with the instruction of which it is a part and the other parts of the charge to the jury and the true meaning thereof will be deduced not from the sentence or phrase alone but by a consideration of all that it said on the subject.

11964–1964
Tate v. Borgman green
neb · 1958
1 sentence

1958As recently as Tate v. Borgman, ante p. 299, 92 N. W. 2d 697 , we held: “Instructions must be considered and construed together, and if they are not sufficiently specific in some respects, it is the duty of counsel to offer requests for instructions that will supply the omission and, unless that is done, the judgment will not ordinarily be reversed for such defects.” In the light of such rules, we have examined all of the instructions.

11958–1958
Fimple v. Archer Ballroom Co. green
neb · 1949
2 sentences

1957“The meaning of an instruction, not the phraseology, is the important consideration, and a claim of 'prejudice .will not be sustained when the meaning of the instruction is reasonably clear. ■ ■ . • • !' ‘-‘When different instructions-are given-on the same .subject, they should.be considered-together; and if they fairly -submit the case, it- will not be reversed -for indefi- . -niteness or -ambiguity in one of the • instructions. • , ■•- “In determining, whether or not there was error in a sentence or clause of an instruction, it will be considered .with the. instruction of which it .is.a part

1957“The meaning of an instruction, not the phraseology, is the important consideration, and a claim of 'prejudice .will not be sustained when the meaning of the instruction is reasonably clear. ■ ■ . • • !' ‘-‘When different instructions-are given-on the same .subject, they should.be considered-together; and if they fairly -submit the case, it- will not be reversed -for indefi- . -niteness or -ambiguity in one of the • instructions. • , ■•- “In determining, whether or not there was error in a sentence or clause of an instruction, it will be considered .with the. instruction of which it .is.a part

11957–1957
Brown v. Hyslop green
neb · 1951
2 sentences

1953Brown v. Hyslop, 153 Neb. 669 , 45 N. W. 2d 743 .

1953Brown v. Hyslop, 153 Neb. 669 , 45 N. W. 2d 743 .

11953–1953
Oliver v. Nelson green
neb · 1934
2 sentences

1949Roberts v. Carlson, 142 Neb. 851 , 8 N. W. 2d 175 ; Pruitt v. Lincoln City Lines, 147 Neb. 204 , 22 N. W. 2d 651 ; Oliver v. Nelson, 128 Neb. 160 , 258 N. W. 69 ; Zelenka v. Union Stock Yards Co., 82 Neb. 511 , 118 N. W. 103 .

1949Roberts v. Carlson, 142 Neb. 851 , 8 N. W. 2d 175 ; Pruitt v. Lincoln City Lines, 147 Neb. 204 , 22 N. W. 2d 651 ; Oliver v. Nelson, 128 Neb. 160 , 258 N. W. 69 ; Zelenka v. Union Stock Yards Co., 82 Neb. 511 , 118 N. W. 103 .

11949–1949
Pruitt v. Lincoln City Lines green
neb · 1946
2 sentences

1949Roberts v. Carlson, 142 Neb. 851 , 8 N. W. 2d 175 ; Pruitt v. Lincoln City Lines, 147 Neb. 204 , 22 N. W. 2d 651 ; Oliver v. Nelson, 128 Neb. 160 , 258 N. W. 69 ; Zelenka v. Union Stock Yards Co., 82 Neb. 511 , 118 N. W. 103 .

1949Roberts v. Carlson, 142 Neb. 851 , 8 N. W. 2d 175 ; Pruitt v. Lincoln City Lines, 147 Neb. 204 , 22 N. W. 2d 651 ; Oliver v. Nelson, 128 Neb. 160 , 258 N. W. 69 ; Zelenka v. Union Stock Yards Co., 82 Neb. 511 , 118 N. W. 103 .

11949–1949
Zelenka v. Union Stock Yards Co. green
neb · 1908
2 sentences

1949Roberts v. Carlson, 142 Neb. 851 , 8 N. W. 2d 175 ; Pruitt v. Lincoln City Lines, 147 Neb. 204 , 22 N. W. 2d 651 ; Oliver v. Nelson, 128 Neb. 160 , 258 N. W. 69 ; Zelenka v. Union Stock Yards Co., 82 Neb. 511 , 118 N. W. 103 .

1949Roberts v. Carlson, 142 Neb. 851 , 8 N. W. 2d 175 ; Pruitt v. Lincoln City Lines, 147 Neb. 204 , 22 N. W. 2d 651 ; Oliver v. Nelson, 128 Neb. 160 , 258 N. W. 69 ; Zelenka v. Union Stock Yards Co., 82 Neb. 511 , 118 N. W. 103 .

11949–1949
Maxfield v. State neutral
· 1898
1 sentence

1920On the other hand, in Maxfield v. State, 54 Neb. 44 , an instruction containing the identical sentence, as in instruction No. 5, “A doubt to justify an acquittal must be reasonable,” etc., was approved.

11920–1920
Bartels v. State neutral
neb · 1912
1 sentence

1920The sentence in the instruction in question, “A doubt to justify an acquittal must be reasonable,” etc., was criticised in Bartels v. State, 91 Neb. 575 , in connection with another sentence in the instruction in that case, in which the jury Avere told that the rule that requires proof of guilt beyond a reasonable doubt “is not intended to aid any one'Avho is in fact guilty to escape,” and the giving of the instruction was held prejudicially erroneous.

11920–1920
Goemann v. State green
neb · 1917
1 sentence

1920The sentence in instruction No. 5, “It must be a doubt which arises from the evidence or want of evidence,” etc., is substantially the same as found in Goemann v. State, 100 Neb. 772 , which was held free from error.

11920–1920
Boales v. Ferguson green
neb · 1898
1 sentence

1904When this court said that an unconstitutional act is as ineffectual as though it had never been passed (Boales v. Ferguson, 55 Neb. 565 ), it stated what I conceive to be a truism, applicable to every word and syllable of an act held unconstitutional, whether it be a section, a part- of a section, a sentence or a clause, which is found by the court to be in conflict with some higher law.

11904–1904

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-105 (5) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 27-1101 (3) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-2201 (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.

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