State v. Jones

NATURE OF CASE

Everett D. Jones appeals from the district court’s dismissal without an evidentiary hearing of his petition for postconviction relief. We affirm.

SCOPE OF REVIEW

A criminal defendant requesting postconviction relief has the burden of establishing a basis for such relief, and the findings of the district court will not be disturbed unless they are clearly erroneous. State v. Boppre, 252 Neb. 935, 567 N.W.2d 149 (1997).

FACTS

Following a plea of nolo contendere, Jones was convicted of assault in the first degree for the multiple stabbing of a male victim after Jones found the victim…