State v. Sawyer

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319 Neb. 435

State of Nebraska, appellee, v. James Sawyer, appellant. ___ N.W.3d ___ Filed July 11, 2025. Nos. S-24-367, S-24-368. 1. Trial: Joinder: Appeal and Error. A trial court’s ruling on a motion for consolidation of prosecutions properly joinable will not be disturbed on appeal absent an abuse of discretion. 2. Effectiveness of Counsel: Appeal and Error. Whether a claim of inef- fective assistance of…