Nebraska Statutes 29-2326. Appeal; no oral argument; when
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There shall be no oral argument in an appeal to the district court in any criminal case where the sole allegation of error is that the sentence imposed was excessive or excessively lenient or the trial court refused to reduce the sentence upon application of the defendant.
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Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 29-2326
- Allegation: something that someone says happened.
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Oral argument: An opportunity for lawyers to summarize their position before the court and also to answer the judges' questions.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.