NC 15A-1442. - NC 15A-1442.

§ 15A-1442. Grounds for correction of error by appellate division. The following constitute grounds for correction of errors by the appellate division. (1) Lack of Jurisdiction. - a. The trial court lacked jurisdiction over the offense. b. The trial court did not have jurisdiction over the person of the defendant. (2) Error in the Criminal Pleading. - Failure to charge a crime, in that: a. The criminal pleading charged acts which at the time they were committed did not constitute a violation of criminal law; or b. The pleading fails to state essential elements of an alleged violation as required by G.S. 15A-924(a)(5). (3) Insufficiency of the Evidence. - The evidence was insufficient as a matter of law. (4) Errors in Procedure. - a. There has been a denial of pretrial motions or relief to ...