NC Criminal Law

Belal Elrahal on Friday, January 16th, 2026

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A court may permit a defendant who moves to withdraw a guilty plea after sentencing to withdraw the plea only when it is necessary to avoid manifest injustice.

The state is not barred from recharging an offense if it was dismissed because the state’s motion to continue was denied. 

Even if he does not testify, the defendant may offer evidence of a “pertinent trait” of his character. G.S. 8C-404(a)(1).

The state must give notice to the defendant of any expert witnesses that the state reasonably expects to call as a witness at trial.

In felony cases, a defendant is entitled to inspect the complete files of all law enforcement agencies, investigatory agencies, and prosecutors' offices involved in the investigation of the crimes committed or the prosecution of the defendant. See G.S. 15A-903(a).