State v. . Blankenship

The question presented by defendant, and most earnestly argued, as involved on this appeal challenges the rulings of the trial court in declining to sustain his motions for judgment as of nonsuit on each of the charges preferred against him. After a careful consideration of the evidence in the case in the light of pertinent statutes, G.S. 20-138, G.S. 20-179, G.S. 20-140, and G.S. 20-141, and decisions of this Court, we are of opinion and hold that the evidence is sufficient to take the case to the jury, and to support a verdict of guilty on each of the offenses of which defendant stands…