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18 Nebraska opinions name it 2 courts 1940–2026 2 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 (8)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Teppertgreen
neb · 2020 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023See, also, State v. Teppert, 307 Neb. 695 , 950 N.W.2d 594 (2020); Taylor, supra note 4; State v. Macek, 278 Neb. 967 , 774 N.W.2d 749 (2009); State v. Hall, 270 Neb. 669 , 708 N.W.2d 209 (2005). 6 Taylor, supra note 4.

2023See, also, State v. Teppert, 307 Neb. 695 , 950 N.W.2d 594 (2020); Taylor, supra note 4; State v. Macek, 278 Neb. 967 , 774 N.W.2d 749 (2009); State v. Hall, 270 Neb. 669 , 708 N.W.2d 209 (2005). 6 Taylor, supra note 4.

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Danielson v. Stategreen
neb · 1952 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995In interpreting “conviction,” as that word was used in the statute designed to enhance a driving while intoxicated charge which was then in effect, the Nebraska Supreme Court noted in connection with the prior conviction requirement that “[t]he actual service of imprisonment or the payment of a fine has nothing to do with the question of determining whether a [prior] conviction has or has not been had.” Danielson v. State, 155 Neb. 890, 894 , 54 N.W.2d 56, 58 (1952).

1995In interpreting “conviction,” as that word was used in the statute designed to enhance a driving while intoxicated charge which was then in effect, the Nebraska Supreme Court noted in connection with the prior conviction requirement that “[t]he actual service of imprisonment or the payment of a fine has nothing to do with the question of determining whether a [prior] conviction has or has not been had.” Danielson v. State, 155 Neb. 890, 894 , 54 N.W.2d 56, 58 (1952).

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Pierce v. Stategreen
neb · 1962 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
2 sentences

1989Almost 3 decades ago, this court commented in Pierce v. State, 173 Neb. 319, 330 , 113 N.W.2d 333, 341 (1962): “[P]ublic prosecutors are charged with the duty of conducting criminal trials in such a manner that the accused may have a fair and impartial trial.” Lest prosecutors overlook or ignore their duties for an accused’s fair and impartial trial, in State v. Friend, 230 Neb. 765, 771 , 433 N.W.2d 512, 516-17 (1988), we stated: “[Instructions to prosecutors on the proper use of prior felony convictions apparently bear repeating.” As noted in State v. Daugherty, 215 Neb. 45, 47 , 337 N.W.2d

1989Almost 3 decades ago, this court commented in Pierce v. State, 173 Neb. 319, 330 , 113 N.W.2d 333, 341 (1962): “[P]ublic prosecutors are charged with the duty of conducting criminal trials in such a manner that the accused may have a fair and impartial trial.” Lest prosecutors overlook or ignore their duties for an accused’s fair and impartial trial, in State v. Friend, 230 Neb. 765, 771 , 433 N.W.2d 512, 516-17 (1988), we stated: “[Instructions to prosecutors on the proper use of prior felony convictions apparently bear repeating.” As noted in State v. Daugherty, 215 Neb. 45, 47 , 337 N.W.2d

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State v. Daughertygreen
neb · 1983 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
2 sentences

1989Almost 3 decades ago, this court commented in Pierce v. State, 173 Neb. 319, 330 , 113 N.W.2d 333, 341 (1962): “[P]ublic prosecutors are charged with the duty of conducting criminal trials in such a manner that the accused may have a fair and impartial trial.” Lest prosecutors overlook or ignore their duties for an accused’s fair and impartial trial, in State v. Friend, 230 Neb. 765, 771 , 433 N.W.2d 512, 516-17 (1988), we stated: “[Instructions to prosecutors on the proper use of prior felony convictions apparently bear repeating.” As noted in State v. Daugherty, 215 Neb. 45, 47 , 337 N.W.2d

1989Almost 3 decades ago, this court commented in Pierce v. State, 173 Neb. 319, 330 , 113 N.W.2d 333, 341 (1962): “[P]ublic prosecutors are charged with the duty of conducting criminal trials in such a manner that the accused may have a fair and impartial trial.” Lest prosecutors overlook or ignore their duties for an accused’s fair and impartial trial, in State v. Friend, 230 Neb. 765, 771 , 433 N.W.2d 512, 516-17 (1988), we stated: “[Instructions to prosecutors on the proper use of prior felony convictions apparently bear repeating.” As noted in State v. Daugherty, 215 Neb. 45, 47 , 337 N.W.2d

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

1989Almost 3 decades ago, this court commented in Pierce v. State, 173 Neb. 319, 330 , 113 N.W.2d 333, 341 (1962): “[P]ublic prosecutors are charged with the duty of conducting criminal trials in such a manner that the accused may have a fair and impartial trial.” Lest prosecutors overlook or ignore their duties for an accused’s fair and impartial trial, in State v. Friend, 230 Neb. 765, 771 , 433 N.W.2d 512, 516-17 (1988), we stated: “[Instructions to prosecutors on the proper use of prior felony convictions apparently bear repeating.” As noted in State v. Daugherty, 215 Neb. 45, 47 , 337 N.W.2d

1989Almost 3 decades ago, this court commented in Pierce v. State, 173 Neb. 319, 330 , 113 N.W.2d 333, 341 (1962): “[P]ublic prosecutors are charged with the duty of conducting criminal trials in such a manner that the accused may have a fair and impartial trial.” Lest prosecutors overlook or ignore their duties for an accused’s fair and impartial trial, in State v. Friend, 230 Neb. 765, 771 , 433 N.W.2d 512, 516-17 (1988), we stated: “[Instructions to prosecutors on the proper use of prior felony convictions apparently bear repeating.” As noted in State v. Daugherty, 215 Neb. 45, 47 , 337 N.W.2d

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United States v. Wilsongreen
scotus · 1975 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
2 sentences

1987Ed. 2d 187 (1977), made the following observations regarding the double jeopardy clause of the fifth amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Because it was designed originally to embody the protection of the common-law pleas of former jeopardy, *142 see United States v. Wilson, 420 U.S. 332, 339-340 [ 95 S. Ct. 1013 , 43 L.

1987Ed. 2d 187 (1977), made the following observations regarding the double jeopardy clause of the fifth amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Because it was designed originally to embody the protection of the common-law pleas of former jeopardy, *142 see United States v. Wilson, 420 U.S. 332, 339-340 [ 95 S. Ct. 1013 , 43 L.

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State v. Lovelacegreen
neb · 1982 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
2 sentences

1987Specifically addressing the issue of a lesser-included offense, this court, in State v. Lovelace, 212 Neb. 356, 359 , 322 N.W.2d 673, 675 (1982), recognized a test similar to that enunciated in Blockburger v. United States, supra, namely: “ ‘To be a lesser included offense, the elements of the lesser offense must be such that it is impossible to commit the greater without at the same time having committed the lesser....’ ” Although the question arose in the context of a prior conviction as a bar to a subsequent prosecution for the same convicted offense, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Brown v. Ohi

1987Specifically addressing the issue of a lesser-included offense, this court, in State v. Lovelace, 212 Neb. 356, 359 , 322 N.W.2d 673, 675 (1982), recognized a test similar to that enunciated in Blockburger v. United States, supra, namely: “ ‘To be a lesser included offense, the elements of the lesser offense must be such that it is impossible to commit the greater without at the same time having committed the lesser....’ ” Although the question arose in the context of a prior conviction as a bar to a subsequent prosecution for the same convicted offense, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Brown v. Ohi

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Benedict v. Stategreen
neb · 1958 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
2 sentences

1984Specifically, Piskorski cites our decision in Benedict v. State, 166 Neb. 295, 297 , 89 N.W.2d 82, 85 (1958), wherein we said: “ ‘An information must inform the accused with reasonable certainty of the charge against him that he may prepare his defense and be enabled to plead the judgment thereon as a bar to a later prosecution for the same offense....’ ” Although we agree with that statement, we do not believe that the record in this case supports Piskorski’s claim that he was not sufficiently informed of the charges or would not be able to plead the judgment in this case as a bar to a later

1984Specifically, Piskorski cites our decision in Benedict v. State, 166 Neb. 295, 297 , 89 N.W.2d 82, 85 (1958), wherein we said: “ ‘An information must inform the accused with reasonable certainty of the charge against him that he may prepare his defense and be enabled to plead the judgment thereon as a bar to a later prosecution for the same offense....’ ” Although we agree with that statement, we do not believe that the record in this case supports Piskorski’s claim that he was not sufficiently informed of the charges or would not be able to plead the judgment in this case as a bar to a later

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (18)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Piskorski green
neb · 1984
2 sentences

1995Id. at 549 , 357 N.W.2d at 211 .

1995Id. at 549 , 357 N.W.2d at 211 .

21993–1995
State v. Kuol green
nebctapp · 2026
2 sentences

2026(C) Any conviction under a law of another state if, at the time of the conviction under the law of such other state, the offense for which the person was convicted would have been a violation of subdivision (3)(b) or (c) - 22 - Nebraska Court of Appeals Advance Sheets 34 Nebraska Appellate Reports STATE v. KUOL Cite as 34 Neb.

2026(C) Any conviction under a law of another state if, at the time of the conviction under the law of such other state, the offense for which the person was convicted would have been a violation of subdivision (3)(b) or (c) - 22 - Nebraska Court of Appeals Advance Sheets 34 Nebraska Appellate Reports STATE v. KUOL Cite as 34 Neb.

12026–2026
State v. Hall green
neb · 2005
2 sentences

2023See, also, State v. Teppert, 307 Neb. 695 , 950 N.W.2d 594 (2020); Taylor, supra note 4; State v. Macek, 278 Neb. 967 , 774 N.W.2d 749 (2009); State v. Hall, 270 Neb. 669 , 708 N.W.2d 209 (2005). 6 Taylor, supra note 4.

2023See, also, State v. Teppert, 307 Neb. 695 , 950 N.W.2d 594 (2020); Taylor, supra note 4; State v. Macek, 278 Neb. 967 , 774 N.W.2d 749 (2009); State v. Hall, 270 Neb. 669 , 708 N.W.2d 209 (2005). 6 Taylor, supra note 4.

12023–2023
State v. MacEk green
neb · 2009
2 sentences

2023See, also, State v. Teppert, 307 Neb. 695 , 950 N.W.2d 594 (2020); Taylor, supra note 4; State v. Macek, 278 Neb. 967 , 774 N.W.2d 749 (2009); State v. Hall, 270 Neb. 669 , 708 N.W.2d 209 (2005). 6 Taylor, supra note 4.

2023See, also, State v. Teppert, 307 Neb. 695 , 950 N.W.2d 594 (2020); Taylor, supra note 4; State v. Macek, 278 Neb. 967 , 774 N.W.2d 749 (2009); State v. Hall, 270 Neb. 669 , 708 N.W.2d 209 (2005). 6 Taylor, supra note 4.

12023–2023
State v. Hurbenca green
neb · 2003
2 sentences

2023It provides that for purposes of sentence enhancement, a “[p]rior conviction” is “a conviction for a violation committed within the fifteen- year period prior to the offense for which the sentence is being imposed.” 9 This includes (1) any conviction for a violation of § 60-6,196—which is what Bixby was convicted of in both of his Nebraska DUI prosecutions—or for another Nebraska DUI statute, 10 (2) any conviction for a violation of a Nebraska DUI ordinance enacted in conformance with a Nebraska DUI statute, 11 and (3) “[a]ny conviction under a law of another 5 See, State v. Hurbenca, 266 Neb.

2023It provides that for purposes of sentence enhancement, a “[p]rior conviction” is “a conviction for a violation committed within the fifteen- year period prior to the offense for which the sentence is being imposed.” 9 This includes (1) any conviction for a violation of § 60-6,196—which is what Bixby was convicted of in both of his Nebraska DUI prosecutions—or for another Nebraska DUI statute, 10 (2) any conviction for a violation of a Nebraska DUI ordinance enacted in conformance with a Nebraska DUI statute, 11 and (3) “[a]ny conviction under a law of another 5 See, State v. Hurbenca, 266 Neb.

12023–2023
Hopkins v. Stauffer green
nebctapp · 2009
1 sentence

2015(Emphasis supplied.) In Hopkins v. Stauffer, 18 Neb.

12015–2015
Arizona v. Fulminante green
scotus · 1991
2 sentences

2014Miranda prohibits officers from simply persisting after a suspect invokes his or her right to remain silent.25 [12] Therefore, the district court’s failure to suppress Susan’s statements from 3:43 to 4 a.m. was a constitutional error.26 But even constitutional error does not automatically require reversal of a conviction if that error was a trial error and not a structural defect.27 The admission of an improperly obtained statement is a trial error, and so its erroneous admission is sub- ject to harmless error analysis.28 [13,14] To conduct harmless error review, we look to the entire record a

2014Miranda prohibits officers from simply persisting after a suspect invokes his or her right to remain silent.25 [12] Therefore, the district court’s failure to suppress Susan’s statements from 3:43 to 4 a.m. was a constitutional error.26 But even constitutional error does not automatically require reversal of a conviction if that error was a trial error and not a structural defect.27 The admission of an improperly obtained statement is a trial error, and so its erroneous admission is sub- ject to harmless error analysis.28 [13,14] To conduct harmless error review, we look to the entire record a

12014–2014
State v. Rogers green
neb · 2009
2 sentences

2014Miranda prohibits officers from simply persisting after a suspect invokes his or her right to remain silent.25 [12] Therefore, the district court’s failure to suppress Susan’s statements from 3:43 to 4 a.m. was a constitutional error.26 But even constitutional error does not automatically require reversal of a conviction if that error was a trial error and not a structural defect.27 The admission of an improperly obtained statement is a trial error, and so its erroneous admission is sub- ject to harmless error analysis.28 [13,14] To conduct harmless error review, we look to the entire record a

2014Miranda prohibits officers from simply persisting after a suspect invokes his or her right to remain silent.25 [12] Therefore, the district court’s failure to suppress Susan’s statements from 3:43 to 4 a.m. was a constitutional error.26 But even constitutional error does not automatically require reversal of a conviction if that error was a trial error and not a structural defect.27 The admission of an improperly obtained statement is a trial error, and so its erroneous admission is sub- ject to harmless error analysis.28 [13,14] To conduct harmless error review, we look to the entire record a

12014–2014
State v. Martinez green
neb · 1996
2 sentences

2014The Supreme Court rejected the defendant’s argument that this timeframe was insufficient to allow him to plead a conviction as a bar to a later prosecution and concluded that the information “passed constitutional muster.” Id. at 602 , 550 N.W.2d at 659 .

2014The Supreme Court rejected the defendant’s argument that this timeframe was insufficient to allow him to plead a conviction as a bar to a later prosecution and concluded that the information “passed constitutional muster.” Id. at 602 , 550 N.W.2d at 659 .

12014–2014
State v. Christner green
neb · 1997
2 sentences

1997State v. Christner, 251 Neb. 549 , 557 N.W.2d 707 (1997).

1997State v. Christner, 251 Neb. 549 , 557 N.W.2d 707 (1997).

11997–1997
State v. LaChapelle green
neb · 1990
2 sentences

1990Recently, in State v. LaChapelle, 234 Neb. 458 , 451 N.W.2d 689 (1990), we construed the Right to Bear Arms amendment in *562 relation to a defendant’s conviction for violation of a Nebraska statute which prohibited possession of a statutorily specified type of firearm, i.e., a short or sawed-off shotgun.

1990Recently, in State v. LaChapelle, 234 Neb. 458 , 451 N.W.2d 689 (1990), we construed the Right to Bear Arms amendment in *562 relation to a defendant’s conviction for violation of a Nebraska statute which prohibited possession of a statutorily specified type of firearm, i.e., a short or sawed-off shotgun.

11990–1990
State v. Archbold green
neb · 1984
2 sentences

1988Although some conduct of counsel, such as refraining from an objection to inadmissible evidence, may be strategy at trial which binds a defendant in a criminal case, see State v. Archbold, 217 Neb. 345 , 350 N.W.2d 500 (1984), and “Absent exceptional circumstances, [the defendant] is bound by the tactics used by his counsel at trial. . . ,” Jones v. Barnes, 463 U.S. 745, 759 , 103 S. Ct. 3308 , 77 L.

1988Although some conduct of counsel, such as refraining from an objection to inadmissible evidence, may be strategy at trial which binds a defendant in a criminal case, see State v. Archbold, 217 Neb. 345 , 350 N.W.2d 500 (1984), and “Absent exceptional circumstances, [the defendant] is bound by the tactics used by his counsel at trial. . . ,” Jones v. Barnes, 463 U.S. 745, 759 , 103 S. Ct. 3308 , 77 L.

11988–1988
Jones v. Barnes green
scotus · 1983
2 sentences

1988Although some conduct of counsel, such as refraining from an objection to inadmissible evidence, may be strategy at trial which binds a defendant in a criminal case, see State v. Archbold, 217 Neb. 345 , 350 N.W.2d 500 (1984), and “Absent exceptional circumstances, [the defendant] is bound by the tactics used by his counsel at trial. . . ,” Jones v. Barnes, 463 U.S. 745, 759 , 103 S. Ct. 3308 , 77 L.

1988Although some conduct of counsel, such as refraining from an objection to inadmissible evidence, may be strategy at trial which binds a defendant in a criminal case, see State v. Archbold, 217 Neb. 345 , 350 N.W.2d 500 (1984), and “Absent exceptional circumstances, [the defendant] is bound by the tactics used by his counsel at trial. . . ,” Jones v. Barnes, 463 U.S. 745, 759 , 103 S. Ct. 3308 , 77 L.

11988–1988
Brown v. Ohio green
scotus · 1977
2 sentences

1987Specifically addressing the issue of a lesser-included offense, this court, in State v. Lovelace, 212 Neb. 356, 359 , 322 N.W.2d 673, 675 (1982), recognized a test similar to that enunciated in Blockburger v. United States, supra, namely: “ ‘To be a lesser included offense, the elements of the lesser offense must be such that it is impossible to commit the greater without at the same time having committed the lesser....’ ” Although the question arose in the context of a prior conviction as a bar to a subsequent prosecution for the same convicted offense, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Brown v. Ohi

1987Specifically addressing the issue of a lesser-included offense, this court, in State v. Lovelace, 212 Neb. 356, 359 , 322 N.W.2d 673, 675 (1982), recognized a test similar to that enunciated in Blockburger v. United States, supra, namely: “ ‘To be a lesser included offense, the elements of the lesser offense must be such that it is impossible to commit the greater without at the same time having committed the lesser....’ ” Although the question arose in the context of a prior conviction as a bar to a subsequent prosecution for the same convicted offense, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Brown v. Ohi

11987–1987
Berning v. Commonwealth neutral
ky · 1977
1 sentence

1984In Berning v. Commonwealth, 550 S.W.2d 561 (Ky. 1977), the defendant was charged with breaking into a store, malicious shooting with intent to kill, and with being a habitual criminal.

11984–1984
Latham v. State green
neb · 1949
2 sentences

1977In Latham v. State, 152 Neb. 113 , 40 N. W. 2d 522 , this court said: “The statute prescribes and limits the scope of any inquiry initiated by the State that may be made on cross-examination of a defendant in a criminal case.

1977In Latham v. State, 152 Neb. 113 , 40 N. W. 2d 522 , this court said: “The statute prescribes and limits the scope of any inquiry initiated by the State that may be made on cross-examination of a defendant in a criminal case.

11977–1977
Poppe v. State green
neb · 1952
2 sentences

1960At the hearing, if the court shall find from the evidence submitted that the *165 accused has been convicted two or more times of felonies and sentences imposed therefor by the courts of this or any other state, or by the United States, the court shall sentence such person so convicted as an habitual criminal.” In Poppe v. State, 155 Neb. 527 , 52 N. W. 2d 422 , this court, dealing with a charge that accused was an habitual criminal, held that: “When a proper record of a previous conviction has been produced, it becomes a matter of law for the court to determine whether ■ or not that record es

1960At the hearing, if the court shall find from the evidence submitted that the *165 accused has been convicted two or more times of felonies and sentences imposed therefor by the courts of this or any other state, or by the United States, the court shall sentence such person so convicted as an habitual criminal.” In Poppe v. State, 155 Neb. 527 , 52 N. W. 2d 422 , this court, dealing with a charge that accused was an habitual criminal, held that: “When a proper record of a previous conviction has been produced, it becomes a matter of law for the court to determine whether ■ or not that record es

11960–1960
Sheldon v. Powell green
fla · 1930
2 sentences

1940From an examination of these citations, does it not appear that they are in accord with the statement in Sheldon v. Powell, 99 Fla. 782 , 128 So. 258 , to the effect that the application of the declaratory judgment act is held restricted to suits in equity by those interested under deeds, wills, contracts, or other written instruments ?

1940From an examination of these citations, does it not appear that they are in accord with the statement in Sheldon v. Powell, 99 Fla. 782 , 128 So. 258 , to the effect that the application of the declaratory judgment act is held restricted to suits in equity by those interested under deeds, wills, contracts, or other written instruments ?

11940–1940

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 27-609 (4) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-319 (4)

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

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