…Unequal Coverage. Last week the News Roundup noted that the disappearance and murder of Gabby Petito had become a national news story. This week the PBS NewsHour had a story…
…the imposition of a hold at an initial appearance that is held within a reasonably short time after the alcohol concentration is gathered. I’m not sure exactly where our appellate…
…which set forth the offenses for which court appearance may be waived and the offenses for which appearance is mandatory, all as determined by the Chief District Court Judges. The…
…its appearance. The Court ruled that the trial court erred in admitting this testimony, entitling the defendant to a new trial. In support of its holding, the Court cited State…
…failure to produce alibi witnesses was not impermissible. (4) The State’s objection to the defendant’s closing argument referencing the defendant’s current appearance was properly sustained. (5) Admission of the defendant’s…
…or after January 14, 2021 unless one of the following exceptions applies: The proceeding is required by due process (such as a first appearance, bond hearing, or probable cause hearing);…
…rendition; first appearance before district court judge or probable cause hearing in criminal cases; sentencing, or granting or revoking probation; issuance of warrants for arrest, criminal summonses, and search warrants;…
…with all sections, leaves the choices to you. Section IX links you to the Phase 1 report from the North Carolina Court Appearance Project. That report contains a bevy of…
…out in Subchapter VI of Chapter 15A—conducting the first appearance, appointing counsel, reviewing conditions of release, and making probable cause determinations (if not waived). The law never makes a clear…
…and remote forensic testimony (S.L. 2021-180), regulation of the service and release of alternate jurors (S.L. 2021-94), and requiring first appearances for defendants charged with misdemeanors and held in custody…
