Character evidence is one of the most challenging areas of evidence law to navigate, as Jessie Smith observes here. Jessie’s blog features a useful chart to apply Rules 404 and 405 and also links to the bench book chapter. I find it helpful to see these rules in action with concrete examples. A common context ......
NC Criminal Law
on Thursday, June 26th, 2025
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A prosecutor’s failure to sign an indictment does not invalidate the indictment. G.S. 15A-644(a)(4).
If the elements of the offense were committed in more than one county, each county in which an element of the crime was committed has concurrent venue. See G.S. 15A-132(a).
Improper venue is waivable, while improper jurisdiction ordinarily is not.
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.
The court is not bound by the rules of evidence (except for rules on privilege) when deciding whether challenged evidence is admissible.
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