State v. Dallmann

The appellant, Duane D. Dallmann, was convicted of possession of a controlled substance. On appeal, Dallmann argues that police officers stopped his vehicle as a pretext to search for drags, that various searches violated his Fourth Amendment rights, that he was not given Miranda warnings, and that his sentence is excessive.

Although the substantive issues raised on appeal are significant, this appeal also requires us to address whether a poverty affidavit that fails to state the nature of the action and that the appellant is entitled to redress is sufficient under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-2301.01…