Supreme Court of North Carolina January 5, 1876 (State v. . Cruse)

RodmaN, J.

An officer who arrests a person charged with crime, has a right to tie him, if he thinks it necessary to do so, either to prevent his escape or to prevent violence to himself or others'

State

v.

Stalcup.

2 Ire. 50. From the fact that the officer tied the prisoner under the circumstances set forth, no inference can bo drawn of a purpose to frighten him so as to induce a confession.