State v. Lotharp, 571 S.E.2d 583 (N.C. 2002). · Go Syfert
State v. Lotharp, 571 S.E.2d 583 (N.C. 2002). Cases Citing This Book View Copy Cite
“thus, evidence eliciting details of acts that formed the basis of prior convictions may be elicited under rule 404(b) even though such evidence may be barred under rule 609.”
48 citation events (48 in the last 25 years) across 3 distinct courts.
Strongest positive: State v. Mays (ncctapp, 2003-07-01)
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Top citers, strongest first. 3 distinct citers. How cited ↗
discussed Cited as authority (quoted) State v. Mays
N.C. Ct. App. · 2003 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
thus, evidence eliciting details of acts that formed the basis of prior convictions may be elicited under rule 404(b) even though such evidence may be barred under rule 609.
cited Cited as authority (rule) State v. Smart
N.C. Ct. App. · 2007 · confidence medium
Defendant also cites State v. Wilkerson, 356 N.C. 418, 418 , 571 S.E.2d 583, 583 (2002) (per curiam), as prohibiting introduction of evidence of a "bare fact" of a prior conviction.
discussed Cited "see" State v. Williams
N.C. Ct. App. · 2017 · signal: see · confidence high
See State v. Wilkerson , 148 N.C.App. 310 , 327, 559 S.E.2d 5 , 16 (Wynn, J. dissenting) ("[T]he existence of other evidence of defendant's intent and knowledge in the instant case greatly reduced the probative value of defendant's prior convictions, while simultaneously increasing their prejudicial effect." (citation omitted)), rev'd per curiam for the reasons stated in the dissent , 356 N.C. 418 , 571 S.E.2d 583 (2002).
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STATE of North Carolina
v.
Dulaine LOTHARP.
106A02.
Supreme Court of North Carolina.
Nov 22, 2002.
571 S.E.2d 583

Roy Cooper, Attorney General, by Robert M. Curran, Assistant Attorney General, for the State-appellant.

Marjorie S. Canaday, Amelia Island, FL, for defendant-appellee.

Smith Moore LLP, by Julia F. Youngman, Raleigh, on behalf of the American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina Legal Foundation, amicus curiae.

[*584] PER CURIAM.

The decision of the Court of Appeals is reversed for the reasons stated in the dissenting opinion.

REVERSED.