STATE v. TAYLOR

No. 67.

240 S.E.2d 784 (1978)

STATE of North Carolina v. Gregory James TAYLOR.

Supreme Court of North Carolina.

February 7, 1978.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Rufus L. Edmisten, Atty. Gen. by T. Buie Costen, Sp. Deputy Atty. Gen., Raleigh, for the State.

Paul L. Whitfield, Charlotte, for defendant-appellant.


BRANCH, Justice.

Defendant first assigns as error the ruling of the trial judge admitting into evidence State's Exhibit 1, a photograph of deceased at the scene of her death. Defendant contends that this photograph illustrated no relevant testimony, had no probative value, and its introduction served no purpose other than to inflame and prejudice the jury.

It is well established in this jurisdiction that photographs may be used to illustrate relevant and competent...

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