Legal Opinion
State v. Wells
Nebraska Supreme Court
Decided July 1, 1988No. 87-674PublishedCited by 13 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtCaporale, J.
A jury found defendant, James A. Wells, guilty of first degree sexual assault, a violation of Neb. Rev. Stat. *90§ 28-319(l)(a) (Reissue 1985); he was so adjudged and thereafter sentenced. In this appeal he asserts the district court erred in (1) receiving certain evidence and (2) permitting the prosecutor to inquire into and comment upon his silence during the investigation of the crime. We reverse and remand for a new trial.
FACTS
On June 5,1986, following separation from her husband, the victim, R.L., and her 14-year-old daughter took up residence in a downtown Omaha apartment building. R.L.’s…
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