credibility defense in North Carolina

6 North Carolina opinions name it 2 courts 1980–2016 0 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 (7)

Case	Followed	Cited
State v. Cofieldgreen · 1998 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016 2 sentences 2016Cofield, 129 N.C.App. at 279 , 498 S.E.2d at 831 (citations omitted). 2016Cofield, 129 N.C.App. at 279 , 498 S.E.2d at 831 (citations omitted).	1	1
State v. Barnesgreen nc · 1993 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008 2 sentences 2008See Scott, 356 N.C. at 596 , 573 S.E.2d at 869 ("'Contradictions and discrepancies do not warrant dismissal of the case but are for the jury to resolve.'" (quoting State v. Barnes, 334 N.C. 67, 75 , 430 S.E.2d 914, 918 (1993))). 2008See Scott, 356 N.C. at 596 , 573 S.E.2d at 869 ("'Contradictions and discrepancies do not warrant dismissal of the case but are for the jury to resolve.'" (quoting State v. Barnes, 334 N.C. 67, 75 , 430 S.E.2d 914, 918 (1993))).	1	1
State v. Scottgreen nc · 2002 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008 2 sentences 2008See Scott, 356 N.C. at 596 , 573 S.E.2d at 869 ("'Contradictions and discrepancies do not warrant dismissal of the case but are for the jury to resolve.'" (quoting State v. Barnes, 334 N.C. 67, 75 , 430 S.E.2d 914, 918 (1993))). 2008See Scott, 356 N.C. at 596 , 573 S.E.2d at 869 ("'Contradictions and discrepancies do not warrant dismissal of the case but are for the jury to resolve.'" (quoting State v. Barnes, 334 N.C. 67, 75 , 430 S.E.2d 914, 918 (1993))).	1	1
State v. Wilsongreen nc · 1988 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996 2 sentences 1996The test governing the submission of this statutory mitigating circumstance is “ ‘whether a rational jury could conclude that defendant had no significant history of prior criminal activity.’ ” State v. Walker, 343 N.C. 216, 223 , 469 S.E.2d 919, 922 (quoting State v. Wilson, 322 N.C. 117, 143 , 367 S.E.2d 589, 604 (1988)), cert. denied, — U.S. —, 136 L. 1996The test governing the submission of this statutory mitigating circumstance is “ ‘whether a rational jury could conclude that defendant had no significant history of prior criminal activity.’ ” State v. Walker, 343 N.C. 216, 223 , 469 S.E.2d 919, 922 (quoting State v. Wilson, 322 N.C. 117, 143 , 367 S.E.2d 589, 604 (1988)), cert. denied, — U.S. —, 136 L.	1	1
State v. Walkergreen nc · 1996 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996 2 sentences 1996The test governing the submission of this statutory mitigating circumstance is “ ‘whether a rational jury could conclude that defendant had no significant history of prior criminal activity.’ ” State v. Walker, 343 N.C. 216, 223 , 469 S.E.2d 919, 922 (quoting State v. Wilson, 322 N.C. 117, 143 , 367 S.E.2d 589, 604 (1988)), cert. denied, — U.S. —, 136 L. 1996The test governing the submission of this statutory mitigating circumstance is “ ‘whether a rational jury could conclude that defendant had no significant history of prior criminal activity.’ ” State v. Walker, 343 N.C. 216, 223 , 469 S.E.2d 919, 922 (quoting State v. Wilson, 322 N.C. 117, 143 , 367 S.E.2d 589, 604 (1988)), cert. denied, — U.S. —, 136 L.	1	1
State v. . Cashgreen nc · 1941 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980 2 sentences 1980A diagnosis of mental illness by an expert is not in and of itself conclusive on the issue of insanity." (Citations omitted.) State v. Leonard, 296 N.C. 58, 64-65 , 248 S.E.2d 853, 856-57 (1978). 639 "The burden of this plea (of insanity) is upon the defendant . . . to show it to the satisfaction of the jury." (Citation omitted.) State v. Cash, 219 N.C. 818, 822 , 15 S.E.2d 277, 279 (1941). 1980A diagnosis of mental illness by an expert is not in and of itself conclusive on the issue of insanity." (Citations omitted.) State v. Leonard, 296 N.C. 58, 64-65 , 248 S.E.2d 853, 856-57 (1978). 639 "The burden of this plea (of insanity) is upon the defendant . . . to show it to the satisfaction of the jury." (Citation omitted.) State v. Cash, 219 N.C. 818, 822 , 15 S.E.2d 277, 279 (1941).	1	1
State v. Leonardgreen · 1978 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980 2 sentences 1980A diagnosis of mental illness by an expert is not in and of itself conclusive on the issue of insanity." (Citations omitted.) State v. Leonard, 296 N.C. 58, 64-65 , 248 S.E.2d 853, 856-57 (1978). 639 "The burden of this plea (of insanity) is upon the defendant . . . to show it to the satisfaction of the jury." (Citation omitted.) State v. Cash, 219 N.C. 818, 822 , 15 S.E.2d 277, 279 (1941). 1980A diagnosis of mental illness by an expert is not in and of itself conclusive on the issue of insanity." (Citations omitted.) State v. Leonard, 296 N.C. 58, 64-65 , 248 S.E.2d 853, 856-57 (1978). 639 "The burden of this plea (of insanity) is upon the defendant . . . to show it to the satisfaction of the jury." (Citation omitted.) State v. Cash, 219 N.C. 818, 822 , 15 S.E.2d 277, 279 (1941).	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 (4)

Case	Cited	Years
State v. Garcia green ncctapp · 2013 1 sentence 2015App. at __, 743 S.E.2d at 81–82.	1	2015–2015
State v. Norwood green nc · 1985 2 sentences 2001Defendant cites State v. Norman, 76 N.C.App. 623 , 334 S.E.2d 247 , rev. denied, 315 N.C. 188 , 337 S.E.2d 863 (1985), to argue expert testimony offered to bolster the victim's credibility was error. 2001App. 623 , 334 S.E.2d 247 , rev. denied, 315 N.C. 188 , 337 S.E.2d 863 (1985), to argue expert testimony offered to bolster the victim’s credibility was error.	1	2001–2001
State v. Sanders neutral nc · 1985 2 sentences 2001Defendant cites State v. Norman, 76 N.C.App. 623 , 334 S.E.2d 247 , rev. denied, 315 N.C. 188 , 337 S.E.2d 863 (1985), to argue expert testimony offered to bolster the victim's credibility was error. 2001App. 623 , 334 S.E.2d 247 , rev. denied, 315 N.C. 188 , 337 S.E.2d 863 (1985), to argue expert testimony offered to bolster the victim’s credibility was error.	1	2001–2001
State v. Norman neutral ncctapp · 1985 2 sentences 2001Defendant cites State v. Norman, 76 N.C.App. 623 , 334 S.E.2d 247 , rev. denied, 315 N.C. 188 , 337 S.E.2d 863 (1985), to argue expert testimony offered to bolster the victim's credibility was error. 2001Defendant cites State v. Norman, 76 N.C.App. 623 , 334 S.E.2d 247 , rev. denied, 315 N.C. 188 , 337 S.E.2d 863 (1985), to argue expert testimony offered to bolster the victim's credibility was error.	1	2001–2001

Where else courts name it

TX 412 (1972–2026) CA 141 (1957–2026) IL 66 (1974–2025) NY 46 (1973–2024) MI 32 (1976–2025) OH 30 (1996–2026) PA 27 (1973–2025) LA 26 (1959–2017) MO 24 (1905–2024) CO 23 (1975–2026) WA 22 (1981–2025) NJ 19 (1976–2025) FL 17 (1980–2019) CT 16 (1981–2025) GA 16 (1978–2021) TN 15 (1991–2024) MN 15 (1976–2019) MA 14 (1981–2024) KS 12 (1968–2022) NM 10 (1992–2026) DC 10 (1977–2022) WI 9 (1980–2022) RI 8 (1992–2023) IN 7 (1976–2017) VA 7 (1993–2026) MD 7 (1982–2018) IA 7 (1983–2026) HI 7 (1997–2024) UT 7 (1998–2021) MS 6 (1994–2026) NC 6 (1980–2016) WV 6 (1996–2025) OK 5 (1984–2011) SC 4 (1999–2018) MT 4 (1982–2021) WY 4 (1990–2006) AL 4 (1993–2016) VT 3 (2005–2017) SD 3 (1961–2024) ME 3 (2008–2023) AZ 2 (2021–2022) NE 2 (1954–2014) AR 2 (2013–2014) DE 2 (1994–2025)

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