Record #:

17978

Author(s):

Hall, Roy G., Jr.

Abstract:

The 1959 North Carolina General Assembly dealt with issues of criminal procedure particularly related to the powers of law enforcement and the procedures for extradition.

Source:

Popular Government (NoCar JK 4101 P6), Vol. 25 Issue 9, June 1959, p62-65

Subject(s):

Criminal procedure

Record #:

1596

Author(s):

Hammer, Stanley

Abstract:

North Carolina, for reasons of order and convenience, is the only state that allows prosecutors to determine the trial date for a defendant. Despite its good intentions, the rule is working contrary to the goals of an efficient criminal justice system.

Source:

Popular Government (NoCar JK 4101 P6), Vol. 59 Issue 4, Spring 1994, p2-11, il

Subject(s):

Criminal justice, Administration of; Prosecution--Decision making; Criminal procedure

Record #:

28008

Author(s):

Geary, Bob

Abstract:

The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is guilty of shoddy practices. The SBI was recently audited and the audit found that the SBI misrepresented evidence in at least 230 cases involving blood evidence over 16 years from 1987 to 2003. Several area professors of law discuss claims that racial bias is also a factor in investigations and the misrepresentation of evidence. Critics argue that these findings are more reasons why citizens should oppose the death penalty and the governor should halt the practice until a more thorough investigation of the SBI can take place.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 27 Issue 35, September 2010, pOnline Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Criminal investigation; Criminal procedure; North Carolina. State Bureau of Investigation