State v. Youngstrom

The defendant was charged in the District Court for Lancaster County with the felony offense of having possession of a forged instrument with intent to utter. The information further alleged that the defendant had been twice previously convicted of felony charges and had been sentenced thereon, and was therefore a habitual criminal. The defendant entered a plea of nolo contendere and a sentence of 10 tó 12 years was imposed. He appeals. We affirm.

The defendant assigns as error and contends: (1) He was entitled to a separate hearing to determine whether he had been twice previously convicted…