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State v. Ayers

Citations

  • 819 S.E.2d 407
  • 261 N.C. App. 220

Syllabus

Self defense, NCGS 14-51.3 duty to retreat, deadly force, required jury instruction light most favorable to defendant.

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  • for example, regarding the general intent crime of second degree murder, the State must prove only the general intent to strike the blow, not the specific intent to assault a victim with the intent to kill

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Judges: Tyson

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