State v. Gilbert

EAGLES, Judge.

The trial court made findings that several of defendant’s statutory rights were violated by the magistrate. Those findings must be affirmed on appeal if there is evidence to support them. See State v. Bright, 301 N.C. 243, 271 S.E. 2d 368 (1980) (findings of fact supported by competent evidence are binding on appeal). While an examination of the record reveals ample evidence to support the finding that defendant’s statutory rights were violated, on this record we see no basis for the court’s conclusion that defendant’s constitutional rights were violated. In addition, we hold…