State v. Worthington

VAUGHN, Judge.

A youthful offender is a person under the age of 21 at the time of conviction. G.S. 148-49.2.

When sentencing' a youthful offender, the court may- commit him to the custody of the Secretary of Correction as a “committed youthful offender.” G.S. 148-49.4.

“If the court shall find that the youthful- offender will not derive benefit from treatment and supervision pursuant to this Article, then the court may sentence the youthful offender under any other applicable penalty provision.” G.S. 148-49.4. (Emphasis added.)

In the case before us, the record discloses the following.

“Court-appoi…