State v. Mitchell

G.S. 7A-30 provides that, subject to an exception not here material, an appeal lies of right to this Court from any decision of the Court of Appeals in a case which directly involves a substantial question arising under the Constitution of the United States or the Constitution of this State. In’ order to exercise this right, however, the appellant must follow appropriate procedures for raising and for preserving for review such constitutional question.

In State v. Colson, 274 N.C. 295, 163 S.E. 2d 376, the defendant was indicted for murder. Over his objection, the trial court admitted in…