State v. Heathman

This is an appeal from the denial of post conviction relief. The appellant is presently incarcerated in the Nebraska Penal and Correctional Complex, serving concurrent terms of life (kidnaping) and 8 to 10 years’ imprisonment (first degree sexual assault), and a consecutive term of 3 to 5 years (use of a firearm in the commission of a felony). The principal case was affirmed. State v. Schneckloth, Roger, and Heathman, 210 Neb. 144, 313 N.W.2d 438 (1981).

Three errors are assigned. The trial court erred (1) in denying appellant permission to appear in person rather than by deposition at the…