State v. Franks

COPELAND, Justice.

On cross-examination, Dr. Harper testified that in his opinion, based on his observations of and conversations with the defendant, defendant knew the difference between right and wrong and knew the nature and quality of his acts. Defendant maintains in his first assignment of error that Dr. Harper was not treating the defendant in an effort to cure him. At this time, he was merely observing, evaluating and diagnosing the defendant to prepare himself to testify at defendant’s trial. Defendant argues that our decisions in State v. Wade, 296 N.C. 454, 251 S.E. 2d 407 (1979) and…