Legal Opinion
State v. Jackson
Nebraska Supreme Court
Decided July 17, 1998No. S-97-522PublishedCited by 38 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMcCormack, J.
This case arises out of the shooting of two people in Omaha, Nebraska, for which appellant, Michael T. Jackson, was found guilty of first degree murder, attempted first degree murder, and two counts of use of a weapon to commit a felony. We review this case on direct appeal due to the imposition of a life sentence by a three-judge sentencing panel.
I. BACKGROUND
Dionne Brewer, Jason Thornton, and Jackson were in Thornton’s Chevrolet Blazer on February 4, 1996. Thornton picked up Brewer earlier in the day and went to pick up Jackson at his residence. Brewer had seen Jackson before and knew that…
2Cases cited21 opinions
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- State v. NissenNebraska Supreme Court · 1997
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3Cited by38 opinions
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