State v. Harris

In this appeal, Lawrence E. Harris, age 54, in substance claims that the trial court erred (1) in basing its finding that he is a mentally disordered sex offender upon “clear and convincing” evidence, rather than upon evidence beyond a reasonable doubt; (2) in finding that he in fact is a mentally disordered sex offender; and (3) in imposing an excessive sentence.

We affirm the application by the district court for Box Butte County of a “clear and convincing evidence” standard in finding that Harris is a mentally disordered sex offender (MDSO) and the 20-month to 5-year sentence imposed upon…