State v. Anthony

Summary

The Nebraska Supreme Court affirmed Donald Anthony's convictions for first degree murder and two weapons offenses, holding that the challenged evidentiary rulings either were correct or, if erroneous, were harmless beyond a reasonable doubt. The court upheld the exclusion of a witness's opinion that the victim was under the influence because the foundation was inadequate and the opinion was cumulative, approved admission of statements offered to explain investigative actions and Anthony's state of mind, and upheld exclusion of law-enforcement statements concerning Anthony's remorse and credibility. No separate opinions were filed.