State v. Cobbins

VAUGHN, Chief Judge.

Defendant first contends that the trial court erred by admitting testimony, over defendant’s objection, about a conversation between defendant and Warren. Specifically, defendant contends that the conversation wherein Warren accused him of breaking into Ms. Grimes’ apartment was inadmissible hearsay, irrelevant, and prejudicial. We find no merit in defendant’s contention.

Defendant’s statements during his conversation with Warren were admissible against him as admissions. See 2 Brandis on North Carolina Evidence § 167 (1982). Defendant’s statements were, furthermore,…