State v. Kuta

Cassel, Judge.

INTRODUCTION

Following a bench trial, the district court adjudged Daniel T. Kuta guilty and sentenced Kuta on two convictions of delivery of a controlled substance. Because we find that the State corroborated the testimony of the cooperating individual and presented sufficient evidence, we affirm.

BACKGROUND

Thomas Hayes, an investigator with the Nebraska State Patrol, obtained cooperation from Lindsay Wegner after Hayes acquired evidence that Wegner had sold marijuana. To avoid prosecution, Wegner agreed to assist in making purchases of illegal drugs from two individuals, one of…