State v. Kinney

NATURE OF CASE

After a jury trial, Douglas A. Kinney was convicted of two counts of theft by unlawful taking, in violation of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-511(1) (Reissue 1995). The district court for Douglas County sentenced Kinney to 2 years’ probation and ordered restitution and community service. Kinney appeals.

SCOPE OF REVIEW

When dispositive issues on appeal present questions of law, an appellate court has an obligation to reach an independent conclusion irrespective of the decision made by the court below. State v. Sanchez-Lahora, 261 Neb. 192, 622 N.W.2d 612 (2001).

FACTS

Wolfe Automotive Group…