Shea covered the recent escapes of two inmates from the Vance County Detention Center. On the lam since June 3, the pair were apprehended without incident on Tuesday this week in Asheville, North Carolina. According to this report, the men...
NC Criminal Law
In felony cases, a defendant is entitled to inspect the complete files of all law enforcement agencies, investigatory agencies, and prosecutors' offices involved in the investigation of the crimes committed or the prosecution of the defendant. See G.S. 15A-903(a).
The superior court has jurisdiction to accept a guilty plea to a misdemeanor tendered in lieu of a felony charge.
Even if he does not testify, the defendant may offer evidence of a “pertinent trait” of his character. G.S. 8C-404(a)(1).
The use of the conjunctive “and” in an indictment charging two theories by which offense may be committed does not require the state to prove both theories.
All criminal pleadings must name or otherwise identify the defendant. See G.S. 15A-924(a)(1).
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