unintentional violation in North Carolina

10 North Carolina opinions name it 2 courts 1933–1985 0 in the last five years

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Followed or applied (3)

Case	Followed	Cited
State v. . Copegreen nc · 1933 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1967–1985 2 sentences 1985“But an unintentional violation of a prohibitory statute or ordinance, unaccompanied by recklessness or probable consequences of a dangerous nature, when tested by the rule of reasonable prevision, is not such negligence as imports criminal responsibility.” State v. Cope, 204 N.C. 28, 31 , 167 S.E. 456, 458 (1933). 1985“But an unintentional violation of a prohibitory statute or ordinance, unaccompanied by recklessness or probable consequences of a dangerous nature, when tested by the rule of reasonable prevision, is not such negligence as imports criminal responsibility.” State v. Cope, 204 N.C. 28, 31 , 167 S.E. 456, 458 (1933).	1	2
State v. . Lowerygreen nc · 1943 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985 2 sentences 1985See State v. Lowery, 223 N.C. 598, 603 , 27 S.E. 2d 638, 641 (1943). 1985See State v. Lowery, 223 N.C. 598, 603 , 27 S.E. 2d 638, 641 (1943).	1	1
State v. Tingengreen nc · 1957 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1967–1967 2 sentences 1967But an unintentional violation of a prohibitory statute or ordinance, unaccompanied by recklessness or probable consequences of a dangerous nature, when tested by the rule of reasonable prevision, is not such negligence as imports criminal responsibility.” Id. at 31 , 167 S.E. at 458 ; accord, State v. Tingen, 247 N.C. 384 , 100 S.E. 2d 874 . 1967But an unintentional violation of a prohibitory statute or ordinance, unaccompanied by recklessness or probable consequences of a dangerous nature, when tested by the rule of reasonable prevision, is not such negligence as imports criminal responsibility.” Id. at 31 , 167 S.E. at 458 ; accord, State v. Tingen, 247 N.C. 384 , 100 S.E. 2d 874 .	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in North Carolina. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (17)

Case	Cited	Years
State v. . Agnew neutral nc · 1932 2 sentences 1943S. v. SLansell, supra; S. v. Agnew, 202 N. C., 755 , 164 S. E., 578 ; S. v. Satterfield, 198 N. C., 682 , 153 S. E., 155 ; S. v. Tanhersley, 172 N. C., 955 , 90 S. E., 781 ; S. v. Horton, 139 N. C., 588 , 51 S. E., 945 .” We think tbe evidence as to tbe failure of tbe defendant to give a signal as required by tbe statute, when considered in its most favorable light for tbe State, is insufficient to show culpable negligence. 1943S. v. SLansell, supra; S. v. Agnew, 202 N. C., 755 , 164 S. E., 578 ; S. v. Satterfield, 198 N. C., 682 , 153 S. E., 155 ; S. v. Tanhersley, 172 N. C., 955 , 90 S. E., 781 ; S. v. Horton, 139 N. C., 588 , 51 S. E., 945 .” We think tbe evidence as to tbe failure of tbe defendant to give a signal as required by tbe statute, when considered in its most favorable light for tbe State, is insufficient to show culpable negligence.	2	1933–1943
State v. . Satterfield green nc · 1930 2 sentences 1943S. v. SLansell, supra; S. v. Agnew, 202 N. C., 755 , 164 S. E., 578 ; S. v. Satterfield, 198 N. C., 682 , 153 S. E., 155 ; S. v. Tanhersley, 172 N. C., 955 , 90 S. E., 781 ; S. v. Horton, 139 N. C., 588 , 51 S. E., 945 .” We think tbe evidence as to tbe failure of tbe defendant to give a signal as required by tbe statute, when considered in its most favorable light for tbe State, is insufficient to show culpable negligence. 1943S. v. SLansell, supra; S. v. Agnew, 202 N. C., 755 , 164 S. E., 578 ; S. v. Satterfield, 198 N. C., 682 , 153 S. E., 155 ; S. v. Tanhersley, 172 N. C., 955 , 90 S. E., 781 ; S. v. Horton, 139 N. C., 588 , 51 S. E., 945 .” We think tbe evidence as to tbe failure of tbe defendant to give a signal as required by tbe statute, when considered in its most favorable light for tbe State, is insufficient to show culpable negligence.	2	1933–1943
State v. . Tankersley neutral nc · 1916 2 sentences 1943S. v. SLansell, supra; S. v. Agnew, 202 N. C., 755 , 164 S. E., 578 ; S. v. Satterfield, 198 N. C., 682 , 153 S. E., 155 ; S. v. Tanhersley, 172 N. C., 955 , 90 S. E., 781 ; S. v. Horton, 139 N. C., 588 , 51 S. E., 945 .” We think tbe evidence as to tbe failure of tbe defendant to give a signal as required by tbe statute, when considered in its most favorable light for tbe State, is insufficient to show culpable negligence. 1943S. v. SLansell, supra; S. v. Agnew, 202 N. C., 755 , 164 S. E., 578 ; S. v. Satterfield, 198 N. C., 682 , 153 S. E., 155 ; S. v. Tanhersley, 172 N. C., 955 , 90 S. E., 781 ; S. v. Horton, 139 N. C., 588 , 51 S. E., 945 .” We think tbe evidence as to tbe failure of tbe defendant to give a signal as required by tbe statute, when considered in its most favorable light for tbe State, is insufficient to show culpable negligence.	2	1933–1943
State v. Horton. green · 1905 2 sentences 1943S. v. SLansell, supra; S. v. Agnew, 202 N. C., 755 , 164 S. E., 578 ; S. v. Satterfield, 198 N. C., 682 , 153 S. E., 155 ; S. v. Tanhersley, 172 N. C., 955 , 90 S. E., 781 ; S. v. Horton, 139 N. C., 588 , 51 S. E., 945 .” We think tbe evidence as to tbe failure of tbe defendant to give a signal as required by tbe statute, when considered in its most favorable light for tbe State, is insufficient to show culpable negligence. 1943S. v. SLansell, supra; S. v. Agnew, 202 N. C., 755 , 164 S. E., 578 ; S. v. Satterfield, 198 N. C., 682 , 153 S. E., 155 ; S. v. Tanhersley, 172 N. C., 955 , 90 S. E., 781 ; S. v. Horton, 139 N. C., 588 , 51 S. E., 945 .” We think tbe evidence as to tbe failure of tbe defendant to give a signal as required by tbe statute, when considered in its most favorable light for tbe State, is insufficient to show culpable negligence.	2	1933–1943
State v. Witherspoon green nc · 1977 2 sentences 1984When the evidence is considered in the light most favorable to the state, as we must do, State v. Witherspoon, 293 N.C. 321 , 237 S.E. 2d 822 (1977), it was sufficient to deny defendant’s motion to dismiss. 1984When the evidence is considered in the light most favorable to the state, as we must do, State v. Witherspoon, 293 N.C. 321 , 237 S.E. 2d 822 (1977), it was sufficient to deny defendant’s motion to dismiss.	1	1984–1984
State v. Miday green nc · 1965 2 sentences 1978We find that State v. Miday, 263 N.C. 747 , 140 S.E. 2d 325 (1965), is not controlling, as that case involved an unintentional violation of G.S. 115-166 in which defendant was asserting what he perceived his rights to be under another statute. 1978We find that State v. Miday, 263 N.C. 747 , 140 S.E. 2d 325 (1965), is not controlling, as that case involved an unintentional violation of G.S. 115-166 in which defendant was asserting what he perceived his rights to be under another statute.	1	1978–1978
Williams v. Boulerice neutral nc · 1967 2 sentences 1972See the following cases in which the court held the evidence failed to support jury instructions on reckless driving: Roberts v. Freight Carriers, 273 N.C. 600 , 160 S.E. 2d 712 (1968); Williams v. Boulerice, 269 N.C. 499 , 153 S.E. 2d 95 (1967); Wilder v. Edwards, 7 N.C. 1972See the following cases in which the court held the evidence failed to support jury instructions on reckless driving: Roberts v. Freight Carriers, 273 N.C. 600 , 160 S.E. 2d 712 (1968); Williams v. Boulerice, 269 N.C. 499 , 153 S.E. 2d 95 (1967); Wilder v. Edwards, 7 N.C.	1	1972–1972
Wilder v. Edwards neutral ncctapp · 1970 1 sentence 1972See the following cases in which the court held the evidence failed to support jury instructions on reckless driving: Roberts v. Freight Carriers, 273 N.C. 600 , 160 S.E. 2d 712 (1968); Williams v. Boulerice, 269 N.C. 499 , 153 S.E. 2d 95 (1967); Wilder v. Edwards, 7 N.C.	1	1972–1972
Roberts v. Pilot Freight Carriers, Inc. green nc · 1968 2 sentences 1972See the following cases in which the court held the evidence failed to support jury instructions on reckless driving: Roberts v. Freight Carriers, 273 N.C. 600 , 160 S.E. 2d 712 (1968); Williams v. Boulerice, 269 N.C. 499 , 153 S.E. 2d 95 (1967); Wilder v. Edwards, 7 N.C. 1972See the following cases in which the court held the evidence failed to support jury instructions on reckless driving: Roberts v. Freight Carriers, 273 N.C. 600 , 160 S.E. 2d 712 (1968); Williams v. Boulerice, 269 N.C. 499 , 153 S.E. 2d 95 (1967); Wilder v. Edwards, 7 N.C.	1	1972–1972
State v. Hancock green nc · 1958 2 sentences 1962S. v. Hancock, 248 N.C. 432 , 103 S.E. 2d 491 ; S. v. Roof, 255 N.C. 607 , 122 S.E. 2d 363 . 1962S. v. Hancock, 248 N.C. 432 , 103 S.E. 2d 491 ; S. v. Roof, 255 N.C. 607 , 122 S.E. 2d 363 .	1	1962–1962
State v. Roop green nc · 1961 2 sentences 1962S. v. Hancock, 248 N.C. 432 , 103 S.E. 2d 491 ; S. v. Roof, 255 N.C. 607 , 122 S.E. 2d 363 . 1962S. v. Hancock, 248 N.C. 432 , 103 S.E. 2d 491 ; S. v. Roof, 255 N.C. 607 , 122 S.E. 2d 363 .	1	1962–1962
State v. Spivey neutral nc · 1949 2 sentences 1958In the case of S. v. Spivey, 230 N.C. 375 , 53 S.E. 2d 259 , the evidence tended to show that the defendant was intoxicated and that the collision between his automobile and that of a motorcycle, resulting in the death of the cyclist, occurred on the defendant’s left side of the highway. 1958In the case of S. v. Spivey, 230 N.C. 375 , 53 S.E. 2d 259 , the evidence tended to show that the defendant was intoxicated and that the collision between his automobile and that of a motorcycle, resulting in the death of the cyclist, occurred on the defendant’s left side of the highway.	1	1958–1958
State v. . Stansell green nc · 1932 2 sentences 1958J., speaking for the Court, said: “The violation of a statute or ordinance, intended and designed to prevent injury to persons or property, whether done intentionally or otherwise, is negligence per se, and renders one civilly liable in damages, if its violation proximately result in injury to another; for, in such case, the statute or ordinance becomes the standard of conduct or the rule of the prudent man. * * * “An intentional, wilful or wanton violation of a statute or ordinance, designed for the protection of human life or limb, which proximately results in injury or death, is culpable ne 1958J., speaking for the Court, said: “The violation of a statute or ordinance, intended and designed to prevent injury to persons or property, whether done intentionally or otherwise, is negligence per se, and renders one civilly liable in damages, if its violation proximately result in injury to another; for, in such case, the statute or ordinance becomes the standard of conduct or the rule of the prudent man. * * * “An intentional, wilful or wanton violation of a statute or ordinance, designed for the protection of human life or limb, which proximately results in injury or death, is culpable ne	1	1958–1958
State v. . Smith green nc · 1942 2 sentences 1954S. v. Davis, 225 N.C. 117 , 33 S.E. 2d 623 ; S. v. Hunt, 223 N.C. 173 , 25 S.E. 2d 598 ; S. v. Smith, 221 N.C. 400 , 20 S.E. 2d 360 ; S. v. Elmore, 212 N.C. 531 , 193 S.E. 713 . 1954S. v. Davis, 225 N.C. 117 , 33 S.E. 2d 623 ; S. v. Hunt, 223 N.C. 173 , 25 S.E. 2d 598 ; S. v. Smith, 221 N.C. 400 , 20 S.E. 2d 360 ; S. v. Elmore, 212 N.C. 531 , 193 S.E. 713 .	1	1954–1954
State v. . Elmore neutral nc · 1937 2 sentences 1954S. v. Davis, 225 N.C. 117 , 33 S.E. 2d 623 ; S. v. Hunt, 223 N.C. 173 , 25 S.E. 2d 598 ; S. v. Smith, 221 N.C. 400 , 20 S.E. 2d 360 ; S. v. Elmore, 212 N.C. 531 , 193 S.E. 713 . 1954S. v. Davis, 225 N.C. 117 , 33 S.E. 2d 623 ; S. v. Hunt, 223 N.C. 173 , 25 S.E. 2d 598 ; S. v. Smith, 221 N.C. 400 , 20 S.E. 2d 360 ; S. v. Elmore, 212 N.C. 531 , 193 S.E. 713 .	1	1954–1954
State v. . Hunt green nc · 1943 2 sentences 1954S. v. Davis, 225 N.C. 117 , 33 S.E. 2d 623 ; S. v. Hunt, 223 N.C. 173 , 25 S.E. 2d 598 ; S. v. Smith, 221 N.C. 400 , 20 S.E. 2d 360 ; S. v. Elmore, 212 N.C. 531 , 193 S.E. 713 . 1954S. v. Davis, 225 N.C. 117 , 33 S.E. 2d 623 ; S. v. Hunt, 223 N.C. 173 , 25 S.E. 2d 598 ; S. v. Smith, 221 N.C. 400 , 20 S.E. 2d 360 ; S. v. Elmore, 212 N.C. 531 , 193 S.E. 713 .	1	1954–1954
State v. . Davis neutral nc · 1945 2 sentences 1954S. v. Davis, 225 N.C. 117 , 33 S.E. 2d 623 ; S. v. Hunt, 223 N.C. 173 , 25 S.E. 2d 598 ; S. v. Smith, 221 N.C. 400 , 20 S.E. 2d 360 ; S. v. Elmore, 212 N.C. 531 , 193 S.E. 713 . 1954S. v. Davis, 225 N.C. 117 , 33 S.E. 2d 623 ; S. v. Hunt, 223 N.C. 173 , 25 S.E. 2d 598 ; S. v. Smith, 221 N.C. 400 , 20 S.E. 2d 360 ; S. v. Elmore, 212 N.C. 531 , 193 S.E. 713 .	1	1954–1954

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-146 (4) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-140 (3)

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Where else courts name it

PA 12 (1966–2025) NC 10 (1933–1985) MD 9 (1993–2018) CT 9 (2010–2025) NY 7 (1910–2015) WY 7 (1994–2012) WA 7 (2005–2015) FL 7 (1969–2024) GA 6 (1972–2022) CA 6 (1954–2020) DE 5 (1989–2023) IA 4 (2017–2019) MA 4 (2006–2025) ID 3 (1961–2025) IL 3 (1923–2016) NE 2 (2022–2022) VA 2 (2021–2026) AK 2 (2021–2023)

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