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discretion defense in Nebraska

6 Nebraska opinions name it 1 courts 1977–2020 0 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Bartlettgreen
neb · 1977 · cited in 2 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1978–1980
2 sentences

1980“The decision to object or not to object is part of trial strategy and, accordingly, we grant due *669 deference to the discretion of defense counsel to formulate trial tactics. ‘Effectiveness of counsel is not to be judged by hindsight.’ State v. Phillips, 186 Neb. 547 , 184 N. W. 2d 639 [1971].” State v. Bartlett, 199 Neb. 471, 476 , 259 N.W.2d, 917, 921 (1977).

1980“The decision to object or not to object is part of trial strategy and, accordingly, we grant due *669 deference to the discretion of defense counsel to formulate trial tactics. ‘Effectiveness of counsel is not to be judged by hindsight.’ State v. Phillips, 186 Neb. 547 , 184 N. W. 2d 639 [1971].” State v. Bartlett, 199 Neb. 471, 476 , 259 N.W.2d, 917, 921 (1977).

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State v. McCurrygreen
neb · 2017 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020Regarding whether exclusion of the evidence deprived Said of a fair trial, as noted above, the right to present a complete defense does not allow a defendant “an unfettered right to offer testimony that is . . . otherwise inadmissible under standard rules of evidence.” State v. McCurry, 296 Neb. 40, 66 , 891 N.W.2d 663, 681 (2017).

2020Regarding whether exclusion of the evidence deprived Said of a fair trial, as noted above, the right to present a complete defense does not allow a defendant “an unfettered right to offer testimony that is . . . otherwise inadmissible under standard rules of evidence.” State v. McCurry, 296 Neb. 40, 66 , 891 N.W.2d 663, 681 (2017).

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State v. Colgrovegreen
neb · 1980 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
2 sentences

1986As we stated in State v. Colgrove, 207 Neb. 496, 501 , 299 N.W.2d 753, 756 (1980): “[W]e grant due deference to the discretion of defense counsel to formulate trial tactics . . . particularly where, as here, it appears no valid objections exist.” Defense counsel’s decision in this case not to object to the State’s closing argument was trial strategy clearly within the bounds of effective assistance of counsel. ■ The defendant next alleges that his trial counsel was ineffective because he failed to procure witnesses favorable to the defendant who would have tended to prove that there had been w

1986As we stated in State v. Colgrove, 207 Neb. 496, 501 , 299 N.W.2d 753, 756 (1980): “[W]e grant due deference to the discretion of defense counsel to formulate trial tactics . . . particularly where, as here, it appears no valid objections exist.” Defense counsel’s decision in this case not to object to the State’s closing argument was trial strategy clearly within the bounds of effective assistance of counsel. ■ The defendant next alleges that his trial counsel was ineffective because he failed to procure witnesses favorable to the defendant who would have tended to prove that there had been w

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State v. Ondrakgreen
neb · 1971 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
2 sentences

1980See, also, State v. Ondrak, 186 Neb. 838 , 186 N.W.2d 727 (1971).

1980See, also, State v. Ondrak, 186 Neb. 838 , 186 N.W.2d 727 (1971).

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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 (2)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Phillips neutral
neb · 1971
2 sentences

1980“The decision to object or not to object is part of trial strategy and, accordingly, we grant due *669 deference to the discretion of defense counsel to formulate trial tactics. ‘Effectiveness of counsel is not to be judged by hindsight.’ State v. Phillips, 186 Neb. 547 , 184 N. W. 2d 639 [1971].” State v. Bartlett, 199 Neb. 471, 476 , 259 N.W.2d, 917, 921 (1977).

1980“The decision to object or not to object is part of trial strategy and, accordingly, we grant due *669 deference to the discretion of defense counsel to formulate trial tactics. ‘Effectiveness of counsel is not to be judged by hindsight.’ State v. Phillips, 186 Neb. 547 , 184 N. W. 2d 639 [1971].” State v. Bartlett, 199 Neb. 471, 476 , 259 N.W.2d, 917, 921 (1977).

31977–1980
State v. Fowler green
neb · 1978
2 sentences

1981Concerning his failure to make certain evidentiary objections, cross-examine witnesses, and make an opening statement, he stated that his actions were the result of tactical decisions. ‘“[W]e grant due deference to the discretion of defense counsel to formulate trial tactics.’” State v. Fowler, supra at 656 , 271 N.W.2d at 347 .

1981Concerning his failure to make certain evidentiary objections, cross-examine witnesses, and make an opening statement, he stated that his actions were the result of tactical decisions. "`[W]e grant due deference to the discretion of defense counsel to formulate trial tactics.'" State v. Fowler, supra at 656 , 271 N.W.2d at 347 .

11981–1981

Where else courts name it

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