State v. Peterson

Contending that he did not have the requisite intent to steal when he broke into and entered a Fremont, Nebraska, sporting goods store around 2:30 a.m. on June 2, 1989, John M. Peterson appeals his burglary conviction and sentence.

After his jury conviction, the defendant was sentenced to prison for not less than 4 nor more than 15 years.

On appeal, the defendant, in substance, claims (1) that there was insufficient evidence to prove that at the time he broke into the sporting goods store he had the intent to steal and (2) that his sentence is excessive. We affirm both Peterson’s conviction and…