State v. Haynes

Defendant appeals his conviction for the offense of a felon in possession of a firearm. He predicates his appeal on five issues: (1) The alleged unconstitutionality of the statute, section 28-1011.15, R. S. Supp., 1972; (2) the submission to the jury of his status as a felon; (3) ineffective assistance of counsel; (4) the illegality of his initial detention; and (5) the insufficiency of the evidence. We affirm.

During the evening of May 21, 1973, three Omaha police officers, cruising in the area of Twenty-fourth and Erskine Streets, observed eight people congregated near the intersection. The…