Smith's Criminal Case Compendium
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Evidence
Arrest, Search, and Investigation
Criminal Offenses
Drug Offenses
State v. Hartley, 212 N.C. App. 1 (May. 17, 2011)
In a triple murder case in which the defendant asserted an insanity defense, the trial court did not err by failing to give the defendant’s requested jury instruction on the commitment process and instead instructing the jury on the issue pursuant to N.C.P.J.I—Crim. 304.10. The pattern instruction adequately charged the jury regarding procedures upon acquittal on the ground of insanity.