EAGLES, Judge.
Defendant first argues that the trial judge erred at the sentencing hearing by telling defense counsel in a bench conference that it "would be a big mistake" to have the defendant testify. We agree with defendant.
In his brief, the defendant argues primarily that his statutory right to testify pursuant to G.S. § 8-54 and his constitutional right to testify were "chilled." We agree that the defendant's right to testify was "chilled," but...
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