STATE v. SPENCER

No. 732SC317.

197 S.E.2d 232 (1973)

18 N.C. App. 499

STATE of North Carolina v. Leslie SPENCER.

Court of Appeals of North Carolina.

June 21, 1973.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Atty. Gen. Robert Morgan, by Sp. Counsel Atty. Gen. Ralph Moody, Raleigh, for the State.

McMullan, Knott & Carter, by W. B. Carter, Jr., Washington, for the defendant.


BROCK, Judge.

We find no merit in defendant's argument that the evidence shows he was a mere bystander and did not aid and abet in the commission of the homicide. In our view, the trial judge properly submitted the case against defendant to the jury upon the theory of aiding and abetting.

However, the conviction of the principal has been vacated by an order for a new trial. Therefore, a new trial as to this defendant must also be ordered. The defense asserted...

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