State v. Ramirez

I. NATURE OF CASE

Michael J. Ramirez was convicted by the district court in 2004 with use of a firearm to commit a felony, 1 being a felon in possession of a firearm, 2 and terroristic threats. 3 Ramirez was also found to be a habitual criminal. 4 Ramirez was acquitted by a jury of a count of possession of methamphetamine. Ramirez was sentenced, collectively, to terms of imprisonment totaling not less than 25 nor more than 50 years. His trial counsel also served as counsel on direct appeal, and the only issue raised in his brief was whether his sentences were excessive. The Nebraska Court of…