Repository Collection 03

State v. May

354 N.C. 172, 552 S.E.2d 151 (2001)

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Last Revised • July 4, 2026

State v. May is the opinion issued by the North Carolina Supreme Court on direct appeal from Mr. May's convictions and death sentences. The Court reviewed the issues raised on appeal and ultimately found no reversible error, affirming both the convictions and the sentences imposed by the trial court.


Related SMAR Citation

“[State v. May, 534 N.C. 172, 175, 552 S.E. 2d 151, 154 (2001)]”


Case Name

State v. May


Citation

354 N.C. 172, 552 S.E.2d 151 (2001)


Date

October 5, 2001


Verification Source

Case citation and partial opinion located through vLex.


Source Location

United States Supreme Court Opinion


Highlighted Pages

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Referenced in the Supplemental Motion

Page 8, Paragraph: "Procedural History"

Page 13, Paragraph 16

Page 14, Paragraph 19


Source Status

✔ Case existence and citation verified.

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Cited to Support

May's allegation that the North Carolina Supreme Court, in affirming his convictions and death sentences, characterized the forensic evidence presented at trial as significant evidence indicating guilt. May cites State v. May to identify the Court's reliance upon DNA evidence and other forensic evidence in affirming his convictions. May relies upon this portion of the opinion to support his claim that the Court's assessment was based upon forensic evidence and testimony that he alleges were misleadingly presented and insufficient, standing alone, to substantiate guilt.


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