State v. Lyons

A jury in the District Court for the Nineteenth Judicial District, Lincoln County, convicted David Lee Lyons of three counts of criminal sale of dangerous drugs. We reverse on all three counts, with directions that Count One be dismissed.

The dispositive issues are:

1. Did the court err in refusing to dismiss Count One for lack of sufficient evidence?

2. Did the court err in permitting law officer opinion testimony regarding the credibility of the informant?

To aid the court and counsel on remand, we also briefly address the following issues:

3. Was other crimes evidence admitted in violation of…