State v. Watkins

Hannon, Judge.

Lawrence O. Watkins, Jr., appeals his conviction for operating a motor vehicle while his license was revoked, a Class IV felony. Watkins received a sentence of not less than 4 nor more than 5 years’ incarceration. Except for the State’s proof of Watkins’ prior conviction, the sufficiency of the evidence is not questioned. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,196(6) (Reissue 1993) requires proof that a defendant’s operator’s license was revoked pursuant to § 60-6,196(2)(c), in order for the defendant to be convicted. The only proof the State offered of Watkins’ prior conviction was a certified…