15-172. Verdict for murder in first or second degree.
Nothing contained in the statute law dividing murder into degrees shall be construed to require any alteration or modification of the existing form of indictment for murder, but the jury before whom the offender is tried shall determine in their verdict whether the crime is murder in the first or second degree. (1893, c. 85, s. 3; Rev., s. 3271; C.S., s. 4642.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 15 - Criminal Procedure
Article 17 - Trial in Superior Court.
§ 15-166 - Exclusion of bystanders in trial for rape and sex offenses.
§ 15-167 - Extension of session of court by trial judge.
§ 15-168 - Justification as defense to libel.
§ 15-169 - Conviction of assault, when included in charge.
§ 15-170 - Conviction for a less degree or an attempt.
§ 15-172 - Verdict for murder in first or second degree.
§ 15-173 - Demurrer to the evidence.