Nebraska Statutes 29-2014. Conspiracy; overt acts; allegations required; proof
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In trials for conspiracy, in cases where an overt act is required by law to consummate the offense, no conviction shall be had unless one or more overt acts be expressly alleged in the indictment, nor unless one or more of the acts so alleged be proved on trial; but other overt acts not alleged in the indictment may be given in evidence on the part of the prosecution.
Source
- G.S.1873, c. 58, § 476, p. 828;
- R.S.1913, § 9117;
- C.S.1922, § 10142;
- C.S.1929, § 29-2014;
- R.S.1943, § 29-2014.
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 29-2014
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.