Court Opinion

ID: 9577955
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-08-21 21:39:57.394052+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T13:21:38.729538
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Bobbitt, J.,
dissenting in part: A felonious assault, as defined by G.S. 14-32, consists of these essential elements: (1) an assault, (2) with a deadly weapon, (3) with intent to kill, and (4) the infliction of serious injury not resulting in death. S. v. Hefner, 199 N.C. 778, 155 S.E. 879; S. v. Birchfield, 235 N.C. 410, 70 S.E. 2d 5.
The words “with intent to kill” are self-explanatory. S. v. Plemmons, 230 N.C. 56, 52 S.E. 2d 10. An intent to injure does not suffice.
I agree that the evidence for the State afforded a sufficient basis for a verdict that the male defendant was guilty of an assault with a deadly *713weapon inflicting serious injury not resulting in death. But, while such evidence indicates clearly that the child was treated shamefully and whipped mercilessly, I do not think the evidence sufficient to support a finding that the assault was made with intent to kill her.
I concur in awarding a new trial for the feme defendant. For the reason stated above, I think a new trial should be awarded the male defendant.