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228.30 - Closing Arguments
Permissible Topics
The Facts and the Law

A prosecutor may argue all the facts in evidence and all reasonable inferences drawn from those facts. See State v. Phillips, 365 N.C. 103 (2011); State v. Wilkerson, 363 N.C. 382 (2009).
228.20 - Closing Arguments
Basic Guidelines, Correcting Errors
General Guidelines for Closing
707.40 - Declarant’s Credibility [Rule 806]
The Basic Rule

Rule 806 – Attacking and Supporting Credibility of Declarant

When a hearsay statement has been admitted in evidence, the credibility of the declarant may be attacked, and if attacked may be supported, by any evidence which would be admissible for those purposes if declarant had testified as a witness.
705.09 - Prior Statements [Rule 613]
The Basic Rule

Rule 613 – Prior Statements of Witnesses

In examining a witness concerning a prior statement made by him, whether written or not, the statement need not be shown nor its contents disclosed to him at that time, but on request the same shall be shown or disclosed to opposing counsel.

G.S. 8C-613.
705.03 - Impeachment: General [Rule 607]
The Basic Rule

Rule 607 – Who May Impeach

The credibility of a witness may be attacked by any party, including the party calling him.

G.S. 8C-607.
712.10 - Applicability of Rules [Rule 1101]
The Basic Rule

Rule 1101 – Applicability of Rules

(a)  Proceedings generally. - Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (b) or by statute, these rules apply to all actions and proceedings in the courts of this State.

(b)  Rules inapplicable. - The rules other than those with respect to privileges do not apply in the following situations:
103.30 - Larceny and RDO Pleading Defects

The preceding entry discussed a variety of defects and omissions which may occur in many different types of pleadings for various offenses (omission of an element, failure to identify the defendant, incorrect offense date, etc.).

This entry focuses on particular charging errors that regularly happen with two common offenses.
103.10 - Types of Criminal Pleadings

For templates with recommended language to use when charging specific criminal offenses, please see the related entry on Arrest Warrant and Indictment Forms.
703.40 - Other Crimes, Wrongs, or Acts [Rule 404(b)]
The Basic Rule

Rule 404(b) – Other Crimes, Wrongs, or Acts
514.10 - Transfer Hearing
When Transfer May/Must Happen

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