State v. Bunner

Steven R. Bunner appeals from sentences imposed after his convictions on two counts of first degree sexual assault, in violation of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-319 (Reissue 1989), which provides: “(1) Any person who subjects another person to sexual penetration and (a) overcomes the victim by force, threat of force, express or implied, coercion, or deception ... is guilty of sexual assault in the first degree.” First degree sexual assault is a Class II felony, see § 28-319(2), punishable by a maximum penalty of 50 years’ imprisonment, see Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-105(1) (Reissue 1985). Bunner contends…