Legal Opinion

State v. Harris

Court of Appeals of North Carolina

Decided November 6, 1984No. 832SC1188PublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

JOHNSON, Judge.

The State’s evidence tended to show that on 16 December 1982, defendant approached Willie Cox and while partially exhibiting a pistol to Willie Cox, ordered him to empty his pockets. Cox, upon seeing the partially concealed pistol, complied with defendant’s demand and emptied his pockets, disclosing three pennies he had with him. Upon seeing that Cox had only three pennies, defendant stated, “That ain’t crap” and left.

Defendant testified in his own behalf and denied any involvement or even seeing Cox on the date in question. Defendant also presented evidence of two alibi…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. State v. ThompsonSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1983
  2. State v. SatterfieldSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1980
  3. State v. JeffriesCourt of Appeals of North Carolina · 1982
  4. State v. ShepherdSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1975
  5. State v. DrakefordCourt of Appeals of North Carolina · 1978

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3Cited by6 opinions

  1. State v. LynchCourt of Appeals of North Carolina · 1989
  2. State v. LoveCourt of Appeals of North Carolina · 1998
  3. State v. LangdonCourt of Appeals of North Carolina · 1989
  4. State v. LoveCourt of Appeals of North Carolina · 1998
  5. State v. SullivanCourt of Appeals of North Carolina · 2015

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