Just over a week ago, former FBI Director James Comey was indicted in the Eastern District of North Carolina. This press release from the United States Department of Justice explains that Comey faces two counts. The first alleges that he “knowingly and willfully made a threat to take the life of . . . the President of the United States . . . by publicly posting...
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The court is not bound by the rules of evidence (except for rules on privilege) when deciding whether challenged evidence is admissible.
With the consent of all parties, the district court may accept guilty pleas to Class H and I felonies. G.S. 7A-272(c).
If a case is transferred to another district for prosecution, the prosecutor of the originating district must continue to prosecute the case, unless the prosecutor of the receiving district consents to the prosecution. See G.S. 15A-133(d).
Improper venue is waivable, while improper jurisdiction ordinarily is not.
An initial appearance may be held before a magistrate anywhere within the state. See G.S. 7A-273(7).
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