Smith's Criminal Case Compendium
Table of Contents
Criminal Procedure
Indictment & Pleading Issues
Evidence
Arrest, Search, and Investigation
Criminal Offenses
Drug Offenses
State v. Spence, 237 N.C. App. 367 (Nov. 18, 2014)
In a child sexual abuse case, the trial court did not violate the defendant’s right to a public trial by closing the courtroom for part of the victim’s testimony. The trial court made the requisite inquiries under Waller and made appropriate findings of fact supporting closure.