Trials in North Carolina are heard by juries of twelve and their verdict must be unanimous for a finding of guilty. The twelve jurors are selected from a representative cross-section of the community. The trial is a presentation of evidence to the jury. It is important to remember that certain … [Read more...]
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How could the State get a conviction under such strict standards? The law has devised a way for the State to be helped at proving its case beyond a reasonable doubt. These ways of helping the State are called presumptions or inferences. There are numerous presumptions and inferences created by … [Read more...]