State v. Coleman

VAUGHN, Chief Judge.

Defendant contends that the trial court erred in failing to grant his motion for a directed, verdict of not guilty at the close of the State’s evidence. We find no merit in defendant’s contention. Upon a motion for a directed verdict, the evidence must be viewed in the light most favorable to the State, with every reasonable inference or intendment drawn in its favor. State v. Locklear, 304 N.C. 534, 284 S.E. 2d 500 (1981); see also State v. Witherspoon, 293 N.C. 321, 237 S.E. 2d 822 (1977). If there is any evidence tending to prove defendant’s guilt or which reasonably…