State v. Smith

FRYE, Justice.

Defendant seeks a new trial because of an alleged error committed by the trial court. Defendant, a juvenile, contends that the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress his confession because it was obtained in violation of his right to be free from compelled self-incrimination, to have counsel present, and to have his mother present. Having carefully reviewed the record and the relevant law, we conclude that defendant’s confession was obtained in violation of his juvenile rights as set forth in N.C.G.S. § 7A-595, and that the motion to suppress was improperly denied.…