“And during all this period you have certainly had ample opportunity to think about your situation and what would be in your best interest, have you not?” “Yes, sir.” “In recognition of your plea, is it not true that the state reduced charges against you and has agreed not to prosecute other charges?” “That was the plea bargain, yes, sir.” “And isn’t it true that by your plea, you are not facing the death penalty?” “Yes, sir.” “And how you did in court and what you said may have a significant impact on what type of sentence you might receive, isn’t that true?” “I was told that it would be entirely up to Judge Watts.” “Weren’t you told, Mr. Henderson, if you got on that stand and verified the facts that the state wanted you to verify that it may help you in sentencing?” “No, sir. I was told to give truthful testimony. It says so on my piece of paper. And that’s all I am doing.” “And isn’t it true that in order for you to testify in this case, that you came down to Elizabeth City on Monday and spent some time with the district attorney’s office going over your testimony and reviewing the maps and other pieces of evidence?”
