State v. Brewington

EDMUNDS, Justice.

Defendant John Edward Brewington’s conviction for possession of cocaine was reversed by the Court of Appeals on the grounds that his right to confront the witnesses against him, guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, was violated. Because we conclude that defendant’s confrontation rights were adequately preserved, we reverse.

At about 10:15 p.m. on 18 January 2008, Goldsboro Police Officer James Serlick observed defendant riding a bicycle on Potley Street. *30None of the lights or reflectors legally required for riding after dark were on the…