State v. Evans

*33WELLS, Judge.

Defendant argues only one assignment of error, challenging the denial of her motions to dismiss the charges against her. She argues several questions under the one assignment.

The evidentiary principles governing motions to dismiss are set out at length in State v. Earnhardt, 307 N.C. 62, 296 S.E. 2d 649 (1982). Briefly summarized, they are that the evidence must be considered in the light most favorable to the state, with the benefit of all permissible favorable inferences. If the trial judge finds substantial evidence, regardless of weight, of each essential element of the…