Legal Opinion
State v. Trotter
Nebraska Supreme Court
Decided April 14, 2000No. S-98-1229PublishedCited by 40 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMiller-Lerman, J.
NATURE OF CASE
Harold Jay Trotter appeals the order of the district court for Otoe County which, after an evidentiary hearing, denied his motion for postconviction relief. For the reasons recited below, we reverse, and remand with directions to the district court to enter an order granting Trotter a new direct appeal.
STATEMENT OF FACTS
On October 29, 1997, following trial in the district court for Otoe County, a jury found Trotter guilty of child abuse resulting in death (count I), manslaughter (count II), and child abuse resulting in serious bodily injury (count III). On December 15, Trotter…
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