State v. Strong

The defendants in these two cases were each convicted of the crime of burglary and each sentenced to a term of 10 years in the Nebraska Penal and Correctional Complex. Each of the defendants has appealed. These are separate actions, but involve identical issues arising out of the same transaction. They will, therefore, be discussed together.

The defendants were charged in separate informations on two counts with burglary and robbery on January 14, 1969, of a dwelling located at 4110 North Forty-third Street in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, occupied by George P. Barker. Each defendant…