State v. Alston

We find no error in the judgment below denying petitioner a new trial. The findings of fact upon which the judgment is based are fully supported by the evidence. From a consideration of all the evidence, it is difficult to perceive how the judge could have arrived at any other conclusion.

The life sentence imposed at the trial is clearly unlawful and excessive. No specific punishment is prescribed by statute for conspiracy to murder. Murder is a felony. A conspiracy to commit a felony is a felony. State v. Terrell, 256 N.C. 232, 123 S.E. 2d 469. “Every person who shall be convicted of any…