State v. Pope

ARNOLD, Judge.

In his first assignment of error defendant contends that in the following instance he was denied the right to confront the witnéss, Lenny Harrelson:

“Q. Of course, you realize if you had anything to do :with starting the argument with him that your family might hold you responsible for your sister’s death, don’t you?

Me. Moore: Objection.

Court : Sustained.”

Latitude of cross-examination is a matter well within the discretion of the trial court. State v. McPherson, 276 N.C. 482, 172 S.E. 2d 50; State v. Dickens, 11 N.C. App. 892, 181 S.E. 2d 257. Although defendant is entitled to…