Last Friday, violence erupted outside the Wake County Courthouse when Gwendolyn White reportedly shot at two lawyers, Mary Harris and Jeffrey Whitley. The attack happened after a tense hearing at which the lawyers were representing the Rolesville Police Department in a matter involving a request for officer-worn body camera footage. The News & Observer published an audio recording...
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If the defendant (or any defendant in a multi-defendant case) puts on evidence, then state has the right to the first and last closing argument.
A judge must accept a plea arrangement that involves only charges and no sentence recommendation, as long as the judge determines the plea is the product of an informed choice of the defendant and there is a factual basis for the plea. See G.S. 15A-1023(c).
With the consent of all parties, the district court may accept guilty pleas to Class H and I felonies. G.S. 7A-272(c).
An initial appearance may be held before a magistrate anywhere within the state. See G.S. 7A-273(7).
The state has a constitutional duty under the due process clause to disclose to the defendant any material evidence that is favorable to the defense for a trial or sentencing hearing. This duty applies in misdemeanor and felony cases.
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