State v. Kane

The defendant, Michael P. Kane, appeals his conviction of one count of arson'in the first degree in violation of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-502(1) (Reissue 1985). The defendant alleges the district court erred in denying the defendant’s motions for directed verdict at the close of the State’s case and at the conclusion of all the evidence. The defendant further alleges the district court abused its discretion in refusing to place the defendant on probation and imposing a sentence that was excessive and disproportionate to the severity of the offense, when considered with the defendant’s background…