State v. Aspiote and Contempt Proceedings Against a Person Who Appears Impaired in Court
Published for NC Criminal Law on July 03, 2025.
In State v. Aspiote, ___ N.C. App. ___ (May 21, 2025), the North Carolina Court of Appeals determined that the trial court erred in holding a defendant in direct criminal contempt for appearing in court to plead guilty with impairing substances in his system. This post will review the circumstances that led to the contempt ... Read more
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