State v. Stevens

McGEE, Judge.

Wesley Deland Stevens (Defendant) was convicted of assault on a child under twelve years of age and contributing to the delinquency and neglect of a minor. Defendant appeals.

I. Indictment for Contributing to the Delinquency and Neglect of a Minor

Defendant argues the indictment for contributing to the delinquency and neglect of a minor was fatally defective. We disagree.

“On appeal, we review the sufficiency of an indictment de novo.” State v. McKoy, 196 N.C. App. 650, 652, 675 S.E.2d 406, 409 (2009). A criminal pleading must contain a “plain and concise factual statement in each…