State v. Saxon

Lawrence Saxon pleaded guilty, and the district court imposed a consecutive sentence. He appeals. The district court, he contends, erred in failing to hold a hearing sua sponte on his mental competency at the plea and sentencing hearings. Excessiveness of the sentences is also asserted.

On January 26, 1970, Sergeant Holewinski of the Omaha police department arrested Saxon and George Woods in their room. Another officer, Sergeant Volcek, stood at the entrance. Saxon suddenly grasped a hidden pistol which he aimed at Holewinski, and Woods disarmed the captive. Volcek, in fleeing for assistance,…