Smith's Criminal Case Compendium
Table of Contents
Criminal Procedure
Indictment & Pleading Issues
Arrest, Search, and Investigation
Criminal Offenses
Drug Offenses
State v. Barbour, 229 N.C. App. 635 (Sept. 17, 2013)
The State did not impermissibly present evidence of the defendant’s post-Miranda silence. After being advised of his Miranda rights, the defendant did not remain silent but rather made statements to the police. Thus, no error occurred when an officer indicated that after his arrest the defendant never asked to speak with the officer or anyone else in the officer’s office.