Legal Opinion

State v. McAlister

Court of Appeals of North Carolina

Decided May 1, 2018No. COA17-282Published

1Opinion of the Court

STROUD, Judge.

Defendant Rachel McAlister ("defendant") appeals from her conviction of possession of a firearm by a felon and habitual felon status. On appeal, defendant argues that the trial court erred by denying defendant's motion to suppress and by not properly instructing the jury on several issues, including constructive possession and entrapment. Because defendant failed to object at trial to evidence about Lieutenant Higgins's conversation with her and has not argued plain error or requested review under N.C. Rules of Appellate Procedure Rule 2 on appeal, she has waived review of the…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. State v. LawrenceSupreme Court of North Carolina · 2012
  2. State v. DavisSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1989
  3. State v. PowellCourt of Appeals of North Carolina · 2017
  4. State v. KingCourt of Appeals of North Carolina · 2013
  5. State v. MarshallCourt of Appeals of North Carolina · 2010

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