STATE v. RHODES

No. S-07-1198.

761 N.W.2d 907 (2009)

277 Neb. 316

STATE of Nebraska, appellee, v. Kenneth RHODES, appellant.

Supreme Court of Nebraska.

March 6, 2009.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

James R. Mowbray and Robert W. Kortus, of Nebraska Commission on Public Advocacy, for appellant.

Jon Bruning, Attorney General, and Kimberly A. Klein for appellee.

HEAVICAN, C.J., WRIGHT, CONNOLLY, GERRARD, STEPHAN, McCORMACK, and MILLER-LERMAN, JJ.


HEAVICAN, C.J.

INTRODUCTION

Kenneth Rhodes was convicted in 1998 of possession of a firearm by a felon and found to be a habitual criminal. He was sentenced to 40 to 60 years' imprisonment. Rhodes sought postconviction relief. Following an evidentiary hearing, Rhodes' request was denied. He appeals. We affirm the district court's denial of postconviction relief.

FACTUAL BACKGROUND

On December 31, 1997, officers with the Grand Island Police...

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