must give instruction in North Carolina

54 North Carolina opinions name it 2 courts 1956–2025 8 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by North Carolina courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (32)

Case	Followed	Cited
State v. Hookergreen nc · 1956 · cited in 11 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1974–2025 2 sentences 2025Rather, “if a ‘request be made for a special instruction, which is correct in itself and supported by evidence, the court must give the instruction at least in substance.’ ” State v. Lamb, 321 N.C. 633, 644 , 365 S.E.2d 600, 605-06 (1988) (quoting State v. Hooker, 243 N.C. 429, 431 , 90 S.E.2d 690, 691 (1956)). 2025Rather, “if a ‘request be made for a special instruction, which is correct in itself and supported by evidence, the court must give the instruction at least in substance.’ ” State v. Lamb, 321 N.C. 633, 644 , 365 S.E.2d 600, 605-06 (1988) (quoting State v. Hooker, 243 N.C. 429, 431 , 90 S.E.2d 690, 691 (1956)).	10	11
State v. Lambgreen · 1988 · cited in 10 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2001–2025 2 sentences 2025Rather, “if a ‘request be made for a special instruction, which is correct in itself and supported by evidence, the court must give the instruction at least in substance.’ ” State v. Lamb, 321 N.C. 633, 644 , 365 S.E.2d 600, 605-06 (1988) (quoting State v. Hooker, 243 N.C. 429, 431 , 90 S.E.2d 690, 691 (1956)). 2025Rather, “if a ‘request be made for a special instruction, which is correct in itself and supported by evidence, the court must give the instruction at least in substance.’ ” State v. Lamb, 321 N.C. 633, 644 , 365 S.E.2d 600, 605-06 (1988) (quoting State v. Hooker, 243 N.C. 429, 431 , 90 S.E.2d 690, 691 (1956)).	8	10
State v. Monkgreen nc · 1976 · cited in 11 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1983–2020 2 sentences 2020PALMER Opinion of the Court case, the court must give the instruction in substance.” State v. Monk, 291 N.C. 37, 54 , 229 S.E.2d 163, 174 (1976). 2020PALMER Opinion of the Court case, the court must give the instruction in substance.” State v. Monk, 291 N.C. 37, 54 , 229 S.E.2d 163, 174 (1976).	7	11
State v. Ballgreen nc · 1989 · cited in 4 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2000–2014 2 sentences 2009“A prerequisite to our engaging in a ‘plain error’ analysis is the determination that the instruction complained of constitutes ‘error’ at all.” State v. Torain, 316 N.C. 111, 116 , 340 S.E.2d 465, 468 (1986). “[W]hen the request is correct in law and supported by the evidence, the court must give the instruction in substance.” State v. Ball, 324 N.C. 233, 238 , 377 S.E.2d 70, 73 (1989) (emphasis added). 709 Since we have determined that defendant’s knowledge that the victim was in his custody was not a required element of the charge of sex offense by a custodian, the trial court did not err 2009“A prerequisite to our engaging in a ‘plain error’ analysis is the determination that the instruction complained of constitutes ‘error’ at all.” State v. Torain, 316 N.C. 111, 116 , 340 S.E.2d 465, 468 (1986). “[W]hen the request is correct in law and supported by the evidence, the court must give the instruction in substance.” State v. Ball, 324 N.C. 233, 238 , 377 S.E.2d 70, 73 (1989) (emphasis added). 709 Since we have determined that defendant’s knowledge that the victim was in his custody was not a required element of the charge of sex offense by a custodian, the trial court did not err	4	4
State v. Thompsongreen nc · 1991 · cited in 3 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2019–2021 2 sentences 2021However, if “a request for instructions is correct in law and supported by the evidence in the case, the court must give the instruction in substance.” State v. Thompson, 328 N.C. 477, 489 , 402 S.E.2d 386, 392 (1991). ¶ 24 Our Supreme Court defines “first-degree murder perpetrated by means of lying in wait” as “a killing where the assassin has stationed himself or is lying in ambush for a private attack upon his victim.” State v. Leroux, 326 N.C. 368, 375 , 390 S.E.2d 314, 320 (1990) (citations and internal quotation marks omitted). 2021However, if “a request for instructions is correct in law and supported by the evidence in the case, the court must give the instruction in substance.” State v. Thompson, 328 N.C. 477, 489 , 402 S.E.2d 386, 392 (1991). ¶ 24 Our Supreme Court defines “first-degree murder perpetrated by means of lying in wait” as “a killing where the assassin has stationed himself or is lying in ambush for a private attack upon his victim.” State v. Leroux, 326 N.C. 368, 375 , 390 S.E.2d 314, 320 (1990) (citations and internal quotation marks omitted).	3	3
State v. Lerouxgreen nc · 1990 · cited in 3 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2019–2021 2 sentences 2021However, if “a request for instructions is correct in law and supported by the evidence in the case, the court must give the instruction in substance.” State v. Thompson, 328 N.C. 477, 489 , 402 S.E.2d 386, 392 (1991). ¶ 24 Our Supreme Court defines “first-degree murder perpetrated by means of lying in wait” as “a killing where the assassin has stationed himself or is lying in ambush for a private attack upon his victim.” State v. Leroux, 326 N.C. 368, 375 , 390 S.E.2d 314, 320 (1990) (citations and internal quotation marks omitted). 2021However, if “a request for instructions is correct in law and supported by the evidence in the case, the court must give the instruction in substance.” State v. Thompson, 328 N.C. 477, 489 , 402 S.E.2d 386, 392 (1991). ¶ 24 Our Supreme Court defines “first-degree murder perpetrated by means of lying in wait” as “a killing where the assassin has stationed himself or is lying in ambush for a private attack upon his victim.” State v. Leroux, 326 N.C. 368, 375 , 390 S.E.2d 314, 320 (1990) (citations and internal quotation marks omitted).	3	3
State v. Godwingreen nc · 2017 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022 2 sentences 2022BENNER 2022-NCSC-28 Opinion of the Court Crim. 308.10, “the trial court adequately convey[ed] the substance of [defendant’s] request” to the jury, citing State v. Godwin, 369 N.C. 604, 613 (2017) (holding that, “[w]hen a defendant requests a special jury instruction that is correct in law and supported by the evidence, the court must give the instruction in substance” but that “the court is not required to give [the instruction] verbatim”), and State v. Trull, 349 N.C. 428 , 455–56 (1998) (noting that “jury instructions should be as clear as practicable, without needless repetition”). 2022BENNER 2022-NCSC-28 Opinion of the Court Crim. 308.10, “the trial court adequately convey[ed] the substance of [defendant’s] request” to the jury, citing State v. Godwin, 369 N.C. 604, 613 (2017) (holding that, “[w]hen a defendant requests a special jury instruction that is correct in law and supported by the evidence, the court must give the instruction in substance” but that “the court is not required to give [the instruction] verbatim”), and State v. Trull, 349 N.C. 428 , 455–56 (1998) (noting that “jury instructions should be as clear as practicable, without needless repetition”).	2	2
State v. Warrengreen nc · 1990 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1994–2012 2 sentences 2012Failure to instruct upon all substantive or material features of the crime charged is error.” State v. Bogle, 324 N.C. 190, 195 , 376 S.E.2d 745, 748 (1989). “[I]f a party requests an instruction which is a correct statement of the law and is supported by the evidence, the court must give the instruction at least in substance." State v. Warren, 327 N.C. 364, 371 , 395 S.E.2d 116, 121 (1990) (emphasis added). 2012Failure to instruct upon all substantive or material features of the crime charged is error.” State v. Bogle, 324 N.C. 190, 195 , 376 S.E.2d 745, 748 (1989). “[I]f a party requests an instruction which is a correct statement of the law and is supported by the evidence, the court must give the instruction at least in substance." State v. Warren, 327 N.C. 364, 371 , 395 S.E.2d 116, 121 (1990) (emphasis added).	2	2
State v. Summeygreen ncctapp · 1993 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2004–2011 2 sentences 2011“A trial court is not required to give a requested instruction in the exact language of the request, but where the request is correct in law and supported by the evidence in the case, the court must give the instruction in substance.” State v. Summey, 109 N.C. 2004"A trial court is not required to give a requested instruction in the exact language of the request, but where the request is correct in law and supported by the evidence in the case, the court must give the instruction in substance." State v. Summey, 109 N.C.App. 518, 526 , 428 S.E.2d 245, 249 (1993).	2	2
State v. Greengreen nc · 1982 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1993–2014 2 sentences 2014While “[i]t is well established in this jurisdiction that the trial court is not required to give a requested instruction in the exact language of the request,” “when the request is correct in law and supported by the evidence in the case, the court must give the instruction in substance.” State v. Green, 305 N.C. 463, 476-77 , 290 S.E.2d 625, 633 (1982). 593 This Court reviews issues relating to the substance of the trial court’s instructions using a de novo standard of review. 2014While “[i]t is well established in this jurisdiction that the trial court is not required to give a requested instruction in the exact language of the request,” “when the request is correct in law and supported by the evidence in the case, the court must give the instruction in substance.” State v. Green, 305 N.C. 463, 476-77 , 290 S.E.2d 625, 633 (1982). 593 This Court reviews issues relating to the substance of the trial court’s instructions using a de novo standard of review.	1	2
State v. Corngreen nc · 1982 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1988–1990 2 sentences 1990Id. 1988State v. Corn, 307 N.C. 79, 86 , 296 S.E.2d 261, 266 (1982).	1	2
State v. Howardgreen nc · 1968 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1976–1982 2 sentences 1982See State v. Howard, 274 N.C. 186 , 162 S.E. 2d 495 (1968). 1982See State v. Howard, 274 N.C. 186 , 162 S.E. 2d 495 (1968).	1	2
State v. Blairgreen ncctapp · 2007 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025 2 sentences 2025If a request is made for a special instruction, “which is correct in itself and supported by evidence, the court must give the instruction at least in substance.” State v. Blair, 181 N.C. 2025App. 236, 242 , 638 S.E.2d 914, 919 (2007).	1	1
State v. Bradleygreen ncctapp · 1983 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024 2 sentences 2024The requested instruction in the instant case was a correct application of the law to the evidence.” Id. at 363 , 309 S.E.2d at 513 (citation omitted). 2024The requested instruction in the instant case was a correct application of the law to the evidence.” Id. at 363 , 309 S.E.2d at 513 (citation omitted).	1	1
In Re Estate of Lowegreen ncctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019 2 sentences 2019“While the court is not required to give the instruction in the exact language of the request, if request be made for a specific instruction, which is correct in itself and supported by evidence, the court must give the instruction at least in substance.” In re Estate of Lowe, 156 N.C. 2019App. 616, 619 , 577 S.E.2d 315, 317 (2003) (quoting State v. Hooker, 243 N.C. 429, 431 , 90 S.E.2d 690, 691 (1956)).	1	1
State v. Wallacegreen nc · 2000 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018 2 sentences 2018Rather, when the [defendant’s] request is correct in law and supported by the evidence, the court must give the instruction in substance.” State v. Wallace, 351 N.C. 481, 525 , 528 S.E.2d 326, 353 (2000) (citation and internal quotation marks omitted). 2018Rather, when the [defendant’s] request is correct in law and supported by the evidence, the court must give the instruction in substance.” State v. Wallace, 351 N.C. 481, 525 , 528 S.E.2d 326, 353 (2000) (citation and internal quotation marks omitted).	1	1
State v. Mewborngreen ncctapp · 2006 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015 2 sentences 2015“It is well settled that ‘if a request be made for a special instruction, which is correct in itself and supported by evidence, the court must give the instruction at least in substance.’ ” State v. Mewborn, 178 N.C. 2015App. 281, 292 , 631 S.E.2d 224, 231 (2006) (quoting State v. Lamb, 321 N.C. 633, 644 , 365 S.E.2d 600, 605-06 (1988)).	1	1
State v. Lewisgreen nc · 1997 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014	1	1
State v. Herringgreen · 1988 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014	1	1
State v. Boglegreen nc · 1989 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012	1	1
State v. Toraingreen nc · 1986 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009	1	1
State v. Spicergreen nc · 1974 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008	1	1
State v. Thomasgreen ncctapp · 1976 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008	1	1
State v. Chapmangreen nc · 2005 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007	1	1
State v. Garrettgreen ncctapp · 1989 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007	1	1
State v. Singletarygreen nc · 1996 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005	1	1
State v. Vausegreen nc · 1991 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005	1	1
State v. Goldengreen ncctapp · 2001 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002	1	1
Matter of Will of Jollygreen ncctapp · 1988 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001	1	1
State v. Rosegreen nc · 1988 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995	1	1
State v. Fullwoodgreen nc · 1988 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991	1	1
State v. Averygreen nc · 1985 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989	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 (19)

Case	Cited	Years
State v. Trull green nc · 1998 2 sentences 2022BENNER 2022-NCSC-28 Opinion of the Court Crim. 308.10, “the trial court adequately convey[ed] the substance of [defendant’s] request” to the jury, citing State v. Godwin, 369 N.C. 604, 613 (2017) (holding that, “[w]hen a defendant requests a special jury instruction that is correct in law and supported by the evidence, the court must give the instruction in substance” but that “the court is not required to give [the instruction] verbatim”), and State v. Trull, 349 N.C. 428 , 455–56 (1998) (noting that “jury instructions should be as clear as practicable, without needless repetition”). 2022BENNER 2022-NCSC-28 Opinion of the Court Crim. 308.10, “the trial court adequately convey[ed] the substance of [defendant’s] request” to the jury, citing State v. Godwin, 369 N.C. 604, 613 (2017) (holding that, “[w]hen a defendant requests a special jury instruction that is correct in law and supported by the evidence, the court must give the instruction in substance” but that “the court is not required to give [the instruction] verbatim”), and State v. Trull, 349 N.C. 428 , 455–56 (1998) (noting that “jury instructions should be as clear as practicable, without needless repetition”).	2	2022–2022
State v. Voltz green ncctapp · 2017 2 sentences 2020“Whether a jury instruction correctly explains the law is a question of law, reviewable by this Court de novo.” State v. Voltz, 255 N.C. 2020“Whether a jury instruction correctly explains the law is a question of law, reviewable by this Court de novo.” State v. Voltz, 255 N.C.	2	2020–2020
State v. Garvick neutral ncctapp · 1990 2 sentences 2016To establish error, therefore, the defendant "must show that the requested instructions were not given in substance and that substantial evidence supported the omitted instructions." State v. Garvick, 98 N.C.App. 556 , 568, 392 S.E.2d 115 , 122 (citing State v. White, 77 N.C.App. 45 , 52, 334 S.E.2d 786 , 792, cert. denied, 315 N.C. 189 , 337 S.E.2d 864 (1985) ), aff'd per curiam, 327 N.C. 627 , 398 S.E.2d 330 (1990). 2016To establish error, therefore, the defendant "must show that the requested instructions were not given in substance and that substantial evidence supported the omitted instructions." State v. Garvick, 98 N.C.App. 556 , 568, 392 S.E.2d 115 , 122 (citing State v. White, 77 N.C.App. 45 , 52, 334 S.E.2d 786 , 792, cert. denied, 315 N.C. 189 , 337 S.E.2d 864 (1985) ), aff'd per curiam, 327 N.C. 627 , 398 S.E.2d 330 (1990).	2	2014–2016
State v. Blackmon green ncctapp · 1978 2 sentences 1993State v. Blackmon, 38 N.C. 1989State v. Blackmon, 38 N.C.	2	1989–1993
State v. . Booker neutral · 1898 2 sentences 1974“While the court is not required to give the instruction in the exact language of the request, if request be made for a specific instruction, which is correct in itself and supported by evidence, the court must give the instruction at least in substance.” State v. Hooker, 243 N.C. 429 , 90 S.E. 2d 690 ; State v. Pennell, 232 N.C. 573 , 61 S.E. 2d 593 ; State v. Booker, 123 N.C. 713 , 31 S.E. 376 . 1974“While the court is not required to give the instruction in the exact language of the request, if request be made for a specific instruction, which is correct in itself and supported by evidence, the court must give the instruction at least in substance.” State v. Hooker, 243 N.C. 429 , 90 S.E. 2d 690 ; State v. Pennell, 232 N.C. 573 , 61 S.E. 2d 593 ; State v. Booker, 123 N.C. 713 , 31 S.E. 376 .	2	1956–1974
State v. Pennell neutral nc · 1950 2 sentences 1974“While the court is not required to give the instruction in the exact language of the request, if request be made for a specific instruction, which is correct in itself and supported by evidence, the court must give the instruction at least in substance.” State v. Hooker, 243 N.C. 429 , 90 S.E. 2d 690 ; State v. Pennell, 232 N.C. 573 , 61 S.E. 2d 593 ; State v. Booker, 123 N.C. 713 , 31 S.E. 376 . 1974“While the court is not required to give the instruction in the exact language of the request, if request be made for a specific instruction, which is correct in itself and supported by evidence, the court must give the instruction at least in substance.” State v. Hooker, 243 N.C. 429 , 90 S.E. 2d 690 ; State v. Pennell, 232 N.C. 573 , 61 S.E. 2d 593 ; State v. Booker, 123 N.C. 713 , 31 S.E. 376 .	2	1956–1974
State v. White neutral nc · 1985 2 sentences 2016To establish error, therefore, the defendant "must show that the requested instructions were not given in substance and that substantial evidence supported the omitted instructions." State v. Garvick, 98 N.C.App. 556 , 568, 392 S.E.2d 115 , 122 (citing State v. White, 77 N.C.App. 45 , 52, 334 S.E.2d 786 , 792, cert. denied, 315 N.C. 189 , 337 S.E.2d 864 (1985) ), aff'd per curiam, 327 N.C. 627 , 398 S.E.2d 330 (1990). 2016To establish error, therefore, the defendant "must show that the requested instructions were not given in substance and that substantial evidence supported the omitted instructions." State v. Garvick, 98 N.C.App. 556 , 568, 392 S.E.2d 115 , 122 (citing State v. White, 77 N.C.App. 45 , 52, 334 S.E.2d 786 , 792, cert. denied, 315 N.C. 189 , 337 S.E.2d 864 (1985) ), aff'd per curiam, 327 N.C. 627 , 398 S.E.2d 330 (1990).	1	2016–2016
State v. Garvick neutral nc · 1990 1 sentence 2016To establish error, therefore, the defendant "must show that the requested instructions were not given in substance and that substantial evidence supported the omitted instructions." State v. Garvick, 98 N.C.App. 556 , 568, 392 S.E.2d 115 , 122 (citing State v. White, 77 N.C.App. 45 , 52, 334 S.E.2d 786 , 792, cert. denied, 315 N.C. 189 , 337 S.E.2d 864 (1985) ), aff'd per curiam, 327 N.C. 627 , 398 S.E.2d 330 (1990).	1	2016–2016
State v. Beck neutral nc · 2014 2 sentences 2016However, when the request is correct in law and supported by the evidence in the case, the court must give the instruction in substance.' " State v. Beck, 233 N.C.App. 168 , 171, 756 S.E.2d 80 , 82 (alteration in original) (quoting State v. Monk, 291 N.C. 37 , 54, 229 S.E.2d 163 , 174 (1976) ), writ of supersedeas denied, disc. review denied, 367 N.C. 508 , 759 S.E.2d 94 (2014). 2016However, when the request is correct in law and supported by the evidence in the case, the court must give the instruction in substance.' " State v. Beck, 233 N.C.App. 168 , 171, 756 S.E.2d 80 , 82 (alteration in original) (quoting State v. Monk, 291 N.C. 37 , 54, 229 S.E.2d 163 , 174 (1976) ), writ of supersedeas denied, disc. review denied, 367 N.C. 508 , 759 S.E.2d 94 (2014).	1	2016–2016
State v. White green ncctapp · 1985 2 sentences 2016To establish error, therefore, the defendant "must show that the requested instructions were not given in substance and that substantial evidence supported the omitted instructions." State v. Garvick, 98 N.C.App. 556 , 568, 392 S.E.2d 115 , 122 (citing State v. White, 77 N.C.App. 45 , 52, 334 S.E.2d 786 , 792, cert. denied, 315 N.C. 189 , 337 S.E.2d 864 (1985) ), aff'd per curiam, 327 N.C. 627 , 398 S.E.2d 330 (1990). 2016To establish error, therefore, the defendant "must show that the requested instructions were not given in substance and that substantial evidence supported the omitted instructions." State v. Garvick, 98 N.C.App. 556 , 568, 392 S.E.2d 115 , 122 (citing State v. White, 77 N.C.App. 45 , 52, 334 S.E.2d 786 , 792, cert. denied, 315 N.C. 189 , 337 S.E.2d 864 (1985) ), aff'd per curiam, 327 N.C. 627 , 398 S.E.2d 330 (1990).	1	2016–2016
Talian v. City of Charlotte neutral nc · 1990 1 sentence 2016To establish error, therefore, the defendant "must show that the requested instructions were not given in substance and that substantial evidence supported the omitted instructions." State v. Garvick, 98 N.C.App. 556 , 568, 392 S.E.2d 115 , 122 (citing State v. White, 77 N.C.App. 45 , 52, 334 S.E.2d 786 , 792, cert. denied, 315 N.C. 189 , 337 S.E.2d 864 (1985) ), aff'd per curiam, 327 N.C. 627 , 398 S.E.2d 330 (1990).	1	2016–2016
State v. Beck green ncctapp · 2014 2 sentences 2016However, when the request is correct in law and supported by the evidence in the case, the court must give the instruction in substance.' " State v. Beck, 233 N.C.App. 168 , 171, 756 S.E.2d 80 , 82 (alteration in original) (quoting State v. Monk, 291 N.C. 37 , 54, 229 S.E.2d 163 , 174 (1976) ), writ of supersedeas denied, disc. review denied, 367 N.C. 508 , 759 S.E.2d 94 (2014). 2016However, when the request is correct in law and supported by the evidence in the case, the court must give the instruction in substance.' " State v. Beck, 233 N.C.App. 168 , 171, 756 S.E.2d 80 , 82 (alteration in original) (quoting State v. Monk, 291 N.C. 37 , 54, 229 S.E.2d 163 , 174 (1976) ), writ of supersedeas denied, disc. review denied, 367 N.C. 508 , 759 S.E.2d 94 (2014).	1	2016–2016
State v. Osorio green ncctapp · 2009 1 sentence 2014State v. Osorio, 196 N.C.	1	2014–2014
State v. Sanders green ncctapp · 2005	1	2012–2012
State v. Boyd green nc · 1971	1	2008–2008
State v. Carson green ncctapp · 1986	1	2008–2008
State v. Lane green ncctapp · 1994	1	2007–2007
State v. Hale green nc · 1950	1	1974–1974
State v. . Henderson neutral nc · 1934	1	1956–1956

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-1443 (16) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 8C-1 (11) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-51.2 (6) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-87 (6) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-51.3 (5) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-1061 (5) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-1231 (5) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-2000 (5) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-95 (5) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-51.4 (4) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-1232 (4) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-27 (4)

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Where else courts name it

NC 54 (1956–2025) CA 27 (1983–2025) DC 9 (1996–2017) PA 7 (1990–2020) TX 6 (1954–2015) OH 5 (2003–2023) WA 4 (2010–2019) WY 4 (1995–2003) IN 4 (1988–2020) MI 3 (1982–2026) AZ 3 (1976–2025) MO 3 (1975–1998) MN 2 (1991–2001) CO 2 (2025–2025) IA 2 (2022–2023) OR 2 (2023–2023) UT 2 (1998–2017)

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