15A-1331. Authorized sentences; conviction.
(a) The criminal judgment entered against a person in either district or superior court shall be consistent with the provisions of Article 81B of this Chapter and contain a sentence disposition consistent with that Article, unless the offense for which his guilt has been established is not covered by that Article.
(b) For the purpose of imposing sentence, a person has been convicted when he has been adjudged guilty or has entered a plea of guilty or no contest. (1977, c. 711, s. 1; 1993, c. 538, s. 12; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(b).)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act
Article 81 - General Sentencing Provisions.
§ 15A-1331 - Authorized sentences; conviction.
§ 15A-1331A - Recodified as G.S15A-1331.1 by Session Laws 2012-194, s45(a), effective July 17, 2012.
§ 15A-1331.1 - Forfeiture of licensing privileges after conviction of a felony.
§ 15A-1332 - (Effective until January 1, 2023) Presentence reports.
§ 15A-1333 - Availability of presentence report.
§ 15A-1334 - The sentencing hearing.