State v. Lucas

Since a new -¿rial is awarded for reasons set out below, we refrain from further narration and analysis of the evidence in the record before us. Careful consideration of such evidence, in the light most favorable to the State, discloses that it was sufficient for submission to the jury under appropriate instructions. - Hence, the assignment of error, directed to the court’s denial of defendant’s motion for judgment of nonsuit, is overruled.

In a prosecution under G.S. 14-322, the State must establish (1) a willful abandonment, and (2) a willful failure to provide adequate support. S. v.…