Indictment, non-jurisdictional defect, attempted first-degree murder, malice aforethought, prejudice, motion to dismiss, assault on a female, plain error, Rule 404(b), fatal variance.

subject matter jurisdiction; plain error; N.C.G.S. 15A-1340.22.

probation revocation; violation report; violation of probation condition; abuse of discretion

N.C.G.S. 14-415.1; constructive possession; petition for writ of certiorari; facial challenge; as-applied challenge.

voluntary manslaughter; ineffective assistance of counsel; motion to dismiss.

invited error, harmless error, confrontation clause, surrogate witness

Second Degree Murder;
Introducing Evidence;
Closing Arguments;
Failure to Object;
Plain Error;
Rule 404(b) evidence;

plain error, permanent deprivation, motion to dismiss for sufficient evidence

motion for a mistrial; prejudicial statement by prospective juror; abuse of discretion

Rules of Appellate Procedure, Rule 2, preservation of error, Constitutional arguments

Jurisdiction; Interlocutory; No Final Judgment

petition for writ of certiorari; notice of appeal; post-trial motions; recusal; sanctions.

Default judgment; Motion to set aside; Entry of default; Excusable neglect.

Workers' Compensation; Notice; Particularity; Sanctions; Attorneys' Fees; No Abuse of Discretion

standing; declaratory judgment; justiciable controversy; public safety answering point (PSAP); subject matter jurisdiction.

Breach of Contract; Sale of Real Property; Superior Court Cannot Overrule Superior Court; Amended Complaints; Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss; Statute of Frauds; Deed as Contract; Rule 37 Discovery Sanctions

neglect, dependency, subject matter jurisdiction; post-petition evidence; alternative caregiver.

Termination of Parental Rights, No Merit Brief

no-merit brief, termination of parental rights