North Carolina § 15-169 - Conviction of assault, when included in charge.
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§ 15-169. Conviction of assault, when included in charge.
On the trial of any person for any felony whatsoever, when the crime charged includes an assault against the person, it is lawful for the jury to acquit of the felony and to find a verdict of guilty of assault against the person indicted, if the evidence warrants such finding; and when such verdict is found the court shall have power to imprison the person so found guilty of an assault, for any term now allowed by law in cases of conviction when the indictment was originally for the assault of a like character. History (1885, c. 68; Rev., s. 3268; C.S., s. 4639; 1979, c. 682, s. 4.) Cross References. - As to conviction of defendant of lesser degree of the crime charged generally, see G.S. 15-170.
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 15-169 cover?
Section 15-169 ("Conviction of assault, when included in charge.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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