State v. Carroll

WELLS, Judge.

Defendant contends that, even taken in the light most favorable to the State, the evidence is insufficient to support a conviction of second-degree murder. Defendant argues several points, which we shall address in turn.

In order to withstand a motion to dismiss, the State must present substantial evidence of each of the elements of the offense charged. State v. Powell, 299 N.C. 95, 261 S.E. 2d 114 (1980). Our courts have interpreted “substantial evidence” to mean “such relevant evidence as a reasonable mind might accept as adequate to support a conclusion.” State v. Earnhardt,…