State v. Jackson

Irwin, Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

Appellant, Hugh C. Jackson, pled guilty in the district court for Douglas County to the crime of shoplifting in an amount less than $200. See Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 28-511.01 (Reissue 1989) and 28-518 (Cum. Supp. 1994). At a subsequent enhancement hearing, the district court determined that Jackson was guilty of third-offense shoplifting, a felony. See § 28-518. Jackson objected to the use of two prior convictions for enhancement, contending the record failed to establish that he knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily waived his right to counsel. On appeal, Jackson…