State v. Urbano

In this direct appeal, Chamu Urbano, also known as Urbano Chamu, appeals his conviction and sentence for assault committed by a confined person, a violation of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-932 (Reissue 1995). We affirm Urbano’s conviction and the sentence imposed upon him, as modified. In rendering our decision, we consider the impact of recent statutory changes to the penalties applicable to Class IV felony convictions considered on direct appeal.

I. STATEMENT OF FACTS

Urbano is an inmate at the Nebraska State Penitentiary. On June 13, 1997, Urbano was housed in the “control unit,” a special housing…