The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) recently published a report addressing “unprecedented challenges” facing juries and jury trials. The report opined that these challenges include both affirmative attacks on juries and jury trials due to unpopular verdicts as well as enervation on the part of the public regarding civil engagement generally and jury service...
NC Criminal Law
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An initial appearance may be held before a magistrate anywhere within the state. See G.S. 7A-273(7).
When a conviction or sentence imposed in superior court has been set aside on direct review or collateral attack, a judge may not impose a new sentence for the same offense, or for a different offense based on the same conduct, that is more severe. G.S. 15A-1335.
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.
A defendant who is in custody has a Fifth Amendment right to counsel during an interrogation.
All criminal pleadings must name or otherwise identify the defendant. See G.S. 15A-924(a)(1).
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