State v. Harris

Irwin, Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

Jimmy R. Harris appeals from the sentence imposed by the district court upon Harris’ conviction for felony driving under suspension pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,196 (Reissue 1993). Although we do not find the sentence to be an abuse of discretion, because of an amendment to the indeterminate sentencing statute, Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-2204 (Supp. 1997), we modify the sentence and affirm it as modified.

II. BACKGROUND

Harris, who is now 69 years old, has a lengthy history of encounters with law enforcement arising primarily out of driving under the influence of…