Raleigh city leaders are considering a juvenile curfew and other public-safety measures after an estimated 8,000 young people gathered in the Briar Creek and Glenwood South areas during Fourth of July celebrations. According to Raleigh Police Chief...
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An initial appearance may be held before a magistrate anywhere within the state. See G.S. 7A-273(7).
A defendant may plead guilty or not guilty, or, with the consent of the prosecutor and judge, may plead “no contest.” See G.S. 15A-1011(a), (b).
Misdemeanors may be charged in an indictment only if the charge is initiated by presentment or if the offense is joined with a charged felony. See G.S. 15A-923; G.S. 7A-271.
If the defendant does not introduce evidence, the defendant has the right to the first and last closing argument.
A defendant who is in custody has a Fifth Amendment right to counsel during an interrogation.
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