In all trials for murder the jury before whom such trial is had, if they find the prisoner guilty thereof, shall ascertain in their verdict whether it is murder in the first or second degree or manslaughter; and if such person is convicted by confession in open court, the court shall proceed by examination of witnesses in open court, to determine the degree of the crime, and shall pronounce sentence accordingly or as provided in sections 29-2519 to 29-2524 for murder in the first degree.

Source

  • G.S.1873, c. 58, § 489, p. 830;
  • R.S.1913, § 9130;
  • C.S.1922, § 10155;
  • C.S.1929, § 29-2027;
  • R.S.1943, § 29-2027;
  • Laws 2002, Third Spec. Sess., LB 1, § 7;
  • Laws 2015, LB268, § 18;
  • Referendum 2016, No. 426.
  • Note: The changes made to section 29-2027 by Laws 2015, LB 268, section 18, have been omitted because of the vote on the referendum at the November 2016 general election.

Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 29-2027

  • Person: shall include bodies politic and corporate, societies, communities, the public generally, individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, and associations. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.