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State v. Hortman

Citations

  • 299 N.W.2d 187
  • 207 Neb. 393
  • 1980 Neb. LEXIS 987

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  • finding that the proffered evidence would not likely have resulted in a different verdict
  • newly discovered evidence must, inter alia, be relevant and credible, not merely cumulative, and involve something other than credibility of witness
  • “In a criminal action, pertinent traits are those involved in the crime on trial, e.g., honesty in theft cases, or peacefulness in murder cases.” (emphasis added)
  • veracity not pertinent to charges of assault and abuse of an incompetent
  • veracity not “pertinent” to charges of assault and abuse of incompetent
  • acknowledging honesty pertinent to a charge of theft

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Judges: Krivosha, Boslaugh, McCown, Brodkey, White, Hastings, Burkhard

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