State v. Lopez

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321 Neb. 118

State of Nebraska, appellee, v. Brent P. Lopez, appellant. ___ N.W.3d ___ Filed April 3, 2026. No. S-24-504. 1. Jury Instructions. Whether jury instructions given by a trial court are correct is a question of law. 2. Sentences: Appeal and Error. An appellate court will not disturb a sen- tence imposed within the statutory limits absent an abuse of discretion by the trial court. 3. Effectiveness of…