Legal Opinion

State v. . Devane

Supreme Court of North Carolina

Decided April 1, 1914PublishedCited by 7 opinions

Appeal by defendant from Allen, J., at October Term, 1913, of SAMPSON.

1Opinion of the Court

Clark:, C. J.

Tbis is a conviction for murder in tbe first •degree. When tbe case was called for argument, counsel wbo bad formerly represented tbe prisoner stated tbat bis client bad ■escaped jail, and tbat be would not file any brief for bim.

Tbis case stands on tbe same basis as any other. - Tbe fact tbat tbe prisoner bas been found guilty of a capital offense gives bim no special privilege or claim to consideration over any other litigant. Tbe presumption of law is tbat tbe trial below was •correct. No appellant is entitled to bave bis case reviewed •except by following tbe method…

2Cases cited10 opinions

  1. Smith v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1876
  2. State v. . SpiveySupreme Court of North Carolina · 1909
  3. State v. . JacobsSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1890
  4. State v. Dixon.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1902
  5. State v. . KeeblerSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1907

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3Cited by7 opinions

  1. State v. DaltonSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1923
  2. State v. . DaltonSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1923
  3. State v. . MartinSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1916
  4. S. v. . BrambleSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1897
  5. In Re Custody of MorrisSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1945

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