Legal Opinion
State v. Billups
Nebraska Supreme Court
Decided March 29, 2002No. S-00-631PublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtWright, J.
NATURE OF CASE
This appeal arises from Billy Ray Billups’ request for post-conviction relief pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-3001 et seq. (Reissue 1995). Billups alleged that his conviction violated his right not to be placed in jeopardy twice for the same offense and that he received ineffective assistance of counsel. The district court denied postconviction relief without an evidentiary hearing, and Billups appeals.
SCOPE OF REVIEW
A defendant requesting postconviction relief must establish the basis for such relief, and the findings of the district court will not be disturbed unless they are…
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