Opinion ID: 2116540
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 27

Heading: requests to continue

Text: Lotter argues that the trial court erred in denying his request for a continuance of opening statements on May 15, 1995, made after learning that Nissen might testify pursuant to a sentencing agreement, and his request for a continuance prior to Nissen's testimony on May 17, which was made prior to any assertion by the defense that Nissen's sentencing document must be disclosed. A decision whether to grant a continuance in a criminal case is within the discretion of the trial court and will not be disturbed on appeal absent an abuse of discretion. State v. Turner, 252 Neb. 620, 564 N.W.2d 231 (1997); State v. Kula, 252 Neb. 471, 562 N.W.2d 717 (1997). We conclude that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in the instant case.