State v. Canbaz

NATURE OF CASE

Necdet Canbaz appeals from the order of the district court denying Canbaz’ motion for postconviction relief after an evidentiary hearing.

BACKGROUND

Following a 2004 jury trial resulting in guilty verdicts, Canbaz was convicted of first degree murder and use of a weapon to commit a felony in the shooting death of Debora Peralta. His convictions and sentences were affirmed by this court on direct appeal in State v. Canbaz, 259 Neb. 583, 611 N.W.2d 395 (2000). The underlying facts as set forth in Canbaz are repeated here:

Peralta and Canbaz began a relationship in approximately 1992…