Legal Opinion
State v. Whaley
Supreme Court of North Carolina
Decided March 3, 1965No. 165PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Pee Curiam.
The record discloses the following as the defendant’s sole assignment of error:
“1. The Court’s action in pronouncing judgment against the defendant in #5632A (Count One) and #5632B (Count One) for the reason that said sentences are cruel and unusual, excessive, harsh, and unreasonable punishment and in violation of defendant’s rights under the law of North Carolina.”
The sentence of five years imposed by Judge Campbell on the second count in each bill runs concurrently with the sentence on the first count. Hence the total term of imprisonment is -20 years. The statute permits a…
2Cases cited2 opinions
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