NC Criminal Law
In a case involving charges of flee to elude, the trial court did not err in admitting for impeachment purposes evidence concerning another incident in which the defendant may have appeared to flee from law enforcement
State v. Moore, No. COA25-1049 (N.C. Ct. App. June 17, 2026) (Wilson County) (Flood).
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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.
A trial judge may permit any party to introduce additional evidence at any time before verdict. See G.S. 15A-1226(b).
Even if he does not testify, the defendant may offer evidence of a “pertinent trait” of his character. G.S. 8C-404(a)(1).
Venue is proper in the entire district of the alleged offense, not just the particular county where the offense allegedly occurred. See G.S. 15A-131(b). Probable cause hearings are an exception and must be held in the county where the offense occurred. See G.S. 15a-131(c).
A judge may not constitutionally impose a suspended sentence for a misdemeanor conviction unless the defendant was represented by counsel or properly waived counsel.