Legal Opinion

State v. Helton

Court of Appeals of North Carolina

Decided March 4, 1986No. 8512SC816PublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

MARTIN, Judge.

Defendant’s contention on appeal is that the evidence was insufficient to support his convictions for second degree burglary under the instructions submitted to the jury by the trial court. He argues that the State failed to present evidence to show that he actually committed a breaking and that the trial court did not submit instructions with respect to his guilt under the theory of acting in concert. We find merit in defendant’s argument.

Jean Stites’ residence was located at 5441 Tempe Court in Fayetteville, next door to defendant’s residence. During November and early…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. State v. JollySupreme Court of North Carolina · 1979
  2. State v. CoxSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1981
  3. State v. MyrickSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1982
  4. State v. SmithCourt of Appeals of North Carolina · 1984
  5. State v. SmithSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1984

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3Cited by6 opinions

  1. State v. WilliamsCourt of Appeals of North Carolina · 2002
  2. State v. WatkinsCourt of Appeals of North Carolina · 2012
  3. State v. RouseCourt of Appeals of North Carolina · 2009
  4. State v. CunninghamCourt of Appeals of North Carolina · 2000
  5. State v. SmithCourt of Appeals of North Carolina · 1995

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