In this case, the defendant, a Muslim male to whom a 13-year old child was "married," shortly after the marriage, had engaged in non-consensual intercourse with the minor. While pleading guilty to the charge of first degree sexual assault on a child, the defendant nevertheless argued that his Islamic upbringing and background prevented him from fully appreciating the nature of the criminal conduct and he asked that this be considered a mitigating factor. The Court of Appeals of Nebraska rejected the claim, ruling that the defendant's culture and upbringing could not be taken into consideration as factors mitigating his culpability.