State v. Taylor

I. INTRODUCTION

On July 27, 2000, Joseph Taylor, an inmate at the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), was found guilty by a jury of third degree assault pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-931 (Reissue 1995) (assault upon “a peace officer or employee of the Department of Correctional Services”). On October 5, at a separate enhancement hearing pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-2221 (Reissue 1995), Taylor was found by the court to be a habitual criminal. Taylor was sentenced to not more than nor less than 10 years in prison.

n. FACTUAL BACKGROUND

On December 23,1998, Taylor was charged pursuant…