Nebraska Supreme Court

State v. Holland - Double Jeopardy Criminal Case Review

Nebraska Supreme Court affirmed a criminal conviction in State v. Holland, rejecting a double jeopardy claim raised by the defendant. The court held that the State did not violate the defendant's constitutional protections under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-2023 and Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-2024 when pursuing successive prosecutions for offenses arising from the same criminal episode. The ruling clarifies the application of the Nebraska Criminal Code's dual sovereignty doctrine in criminal proceedings.

State v. McKinney - Criminal Appeal - Search and Seizure

The Nebraska Supreme Court issued a ruling in State v. McKinney, addressing criminal appeal issues including standing, jurisdiction, and search and seizure law. The court established precedent on Fourth Amendment protections, evidence admissibility standards, and the requirements for law enforcement to obtain valid search warrants.

Self-Defense Criminal Appeal - Jury Instructions and Evidence Standards

The Nebraska Supreme Court issued an opinion addressing self-defense claims in a criminal case, examining jury instructions and evidentiary standards for defendants claiming self-defense. The court addressed whether sufficient evidence supported jury instructions and evaluated the trial counsel's effectiveness in presenting the self-defense theory.

Nebraska Supreme Court Opinion on Equity and Appeal

The Nebraska Supreme Court issued an opinion addressing equity, quiet title actions, and appeal and error in the context of real estate disputes. The court clarified standards for reviewing evidence in equity cases and outlined the requirements for establishing adverse possession, including notice and the nature of possession.

Nebraska Supreme Court Opinion on Mandamus Actions

The Nebraska Supreme Court has issued an opinion clarifying the legal standards for mandamus actions. The opinion outlines the requirements for granting a writ of mandamus, emphasizing the need for a clear right to relief and a corresponding clear duty to perform. It also addresses the concept of mootness in such cases.

Nebraska Supreme Court Opinion on Joinder, Evidence, and Jury Instructions

The Nebraska Supreme Court issued an opinion detailing legal proceedings related to joinder, evidence, and jury instructions. The court outlined standards for appellate review concerning joinder of offenses and the admissibility of evidence, particularly addressing the application of rules regarding other acts evidence.

Prososki v. Regan - Court Opinion on Appeal and Error

The Nebraska Supreme Court issued a court opinion in Prososki v. Regan, addressing issues of appeal and error, divorce property division, evidence, and expert witnesses. The opinion clarifies rules regarding the presentation and weight of evidence and the classification of marital and non-marital property.

Martinez v. Jensen - Nebraska Supreme Court Opinion

The Nebraska Supreme Court issued an opinion in Martinez v. Jensen, addressing the certification requirements for county sheriffs. The court determined that a candidate for county sheriff must possess a law enforcement officer certificate or diploma issued by the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice.

Nebraska Supreme Court Opinion on Appeal and Error

The Nebraska Supreme Court issued an opinion on an appeal and error, reviewing a district court's judgment. The court affirmed the district court's decision, finding no error in its judgment regarding property damages and the applicability of restoration costs.

State v. Damore - Nebraska Supreme Court Opinion

The Nebraska Supreme Court has issued an opinion in the case of State v. Damore. The opinion was published on March 6, 2026, and provides a judicial review of the case proceedings and rulings.