State v. Collins
221 N.C. App. 604
| N.C. Ct. App. | 2012Background
- Defendant pled guilty to felony assault on a handicapped person, threatening, and concealed weapon with suspended sentences and probation,”
Issues
| Issue | Plaintiff's Argument | Defendant's Argument | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factual basis for guilty plea | Defendant argues insufficiency of factual basis | State failed to prove handicapped victim or deadly-crutch use | Factual basis established by prosecutor summary and stipulations |
| Validity of plea terms | Plea terms unclear; consequences not fully explained | Defendant not informed of direct consequences | Plea entered on informed choice; terms adequate |
| Indictment sufficiency and jurisdiction | Indictment lacks handicap specifics, knowledge, and statute reference | Indictment defective on all counts | Indictment sufficient to confer jurisdiction; minor citation defects ignored |
Key Cases Cited
- State v. Keller, 198 N.C. App. 639, 680 S.E.2d 212 (2009) (review of certiorari on guilty-plea issues allowed)
- State v. Salvetti, 202 N.C. App. 18, 687 S.E.2d 698 (2010) (informed-consequence inquiry supports voluntary plea)
- State v. Leonard, 711 S.E.2d 867 (2011) (indictment sufficiency; notice to defendant)
- State v. Floyd, 148 N.C. App. 290, 558 S.E.2d 237 (2002) (statutory offense indictment sufficiency when language tracks statute)
- State v. Singletary, 163 N.C. App. 449, 594 S.E.2d 64 (2004) (knowledge requirement implications in 14-32.1(e) cases)