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STATE v. HOPKINS

No. 51.

183 S.E.2d 657 (1971)

279 N.C. 473

STATE of North Carolina v. Ronald E. HOPKINS.

Supreme Court of North Carolina.

October 13, 1971.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Atty. Gen. Robert Morgan and Staff Atty. Richard N. League, Raleigh, for the State.

Wilkinson & Vosburgh, by James R. Vosburgh, Washington, for defendant.

LAKE, Justice.

The constitutional right not to be placed in jeopardy twice for the same offense, like other constitutional rights, may be waived by the defendant and such waiver is usually implied from his action or inaction when brought to trial in the subsequent proceeding. Harris v. United States, 8 Cir., 237 F.2d 274; Brady v. United States, 10 Cir., 24 F.2d 405; 22 C.J.S. Criminal Law §...

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