Legal Opinion
State v. Lopez
Nebraska Supreme Court
Decided January 4, 2008No. S-06-1251PublishedCited by 13 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Heavican, CJ.
INTRODUCTION
Norma E. Lopez was convicted of first degree murder and use of a weapon to commit a felony. Her convictions and sentences were affirmed by this court in State v. Lopez. Lopez filed a verified motion for postconviction relief which was denied after an evidentiary hearing. Lopez appeals.
FACTS
The facts surrounding Lopez’ convictions were set forth in Lopez. We supplement those facts as necessary.
On March 25, 1994, the defendant had a party in her trailer home. During the course of the party, the defendant and a guest, Sotero Gandarilla, started to argue. The argument…
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- Corey Earl Engelen v. United StatesCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1995
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