Appeal filed with Nebraska Supreme Court

An Oakdale man has removed his case from the Antelope County court, at least temporarily.

Garrett Hill, 23, was scheduled for sentencing on two misdemeanor traffic counts last Wednesday, Feb. 5. He filed documents to appeal his conviction to the Nebraska Supreme Court on Jan. 29, along with several other writs.

The Honorable Donna Taylor denied his application to proceed informa pauperis with the appeal, ruling it is procedurally frivolous. She then informed Hill he had 30 days to come up with the $126 filing fee.

Hill confirmed it was his intention to file the appeal Jan. 29, the date he had...