State v. Bonds

MARTIN (Harry C.), Judge.

Defendant raises twenty assignments of error in his brief; however, we are only required to discuss three in disposing of this appeal.

First, defendant contends his motions to dismiss at the close of the state’s case and at the conclusion of all the evidence should have been allowed. We do not agree. Viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the state as we are required to do, State v. Cutler, 271 N.C. 379, 156 S.E. 2d 679 (1967), we find plenary evidence to withstand the motions for dismissal. Defendant, looking for his stepdaughter, entered the Smart house…