Smith's Criminal Case Compendium
Table of Contents
Criminal Procedure
Indictment & Pleading Issues
Evidence
Arrest, Search, and Investigation
Criminal Offenses
Drug Offenses
In Re Appeal from Order Sanctioning Benjamin Small, 201 N.C. App. 390 (Dec. 8, 2009)
The trial court had inherent authority to order an attorney to pay $500 as a sanction for filing motions in violation of court rules, that were vexatious and without merit, and that were for the improper purpose of harassing the prosecutor. The attorney received proper notice that the sanctions might be imposed and of the alleged grounds for their imposition, as well as an opportunity to be heard.