State v. Strickland

Two preliminary motions made by the defense demand attention: The motion for continuance; and the motion for a special venire. Both of these motions were in the sound discretion of the court. The first, according to the practice of the court, and the second by statute also, (a) S. v. Culberson, 228 N. C., 615, 46 S. E. (2d), 647; S. v. Rising, 223 N. C., 747, 28 S. E. (2d), 221; S. v. Utley, 223 N. C., 39, 25 S. E. (2d), 195; and (b) G. S., 9-29, G. S., 9-30; S. v. Casey, 212 N. C., 352, 193 S. E., 411; S. v. Levy, 187 N. C., 581, 122 S. E., 386. In neither instance is the action of the judge…