Case Number(s)
S-16-0761
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Court Number
Deuel
Case Summary
S-16-0761, State v. Eddie H. Dehning (Appellant)
Deuel County, Judge Derek C. Weimer
Attorneys: Steven E. Elmshaeuser (Appellant) --- Joe Meyer (Attorney General's Office)
Criminal: Exploitation of a vulnerable adult; theft by unlawful taking
Proceedings below: A jury returned a verdict of guilty on both accounts. He was sentenced to 60 to 60 months for Count I with a consecutive sentence of 5 to 10 years. The sentences were also ordered to be served consecutively to another criminal case.
Issues: 1. The evidence was insufficient to prove he was guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. 2. The sentence imposed was excessive.