motion to dismiss for insufficient evidence, identity of perpetrator, substantial evidence

felony assault by strangulation, sufficiency of the evidence, de novo

child abuse, jury instruction, proposed modification

plain error review, abuse of discretion review, dicta

Probation Revocation; Probation Violation Report; Willful Violation; No Abuse of Discretion; Affirmed

Statutory sex offense;
Statutory rape;
Indecent liberties with a child;
Felony child abuse;
Incest;
Hearsay;
Rule 803(4);
Confrontation Clause;
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel;

resisting, delaying, or obstructing an officer; self-defense instruction; lawful police conduct instruction; motion for mistrial; motion to dismiss

motion for DNA testing, appointment of counsel, Anders

plain error, ineffective assistance of counsel, felony bar to self-defense

motion to suppress evidence, industrial hemp, marijuana, State v Little 905 S.E.2d 907 (N.C.Ct.App.2024)

independent review, Anders brief, possession of methamphetamine, wholly frivolous

Repossession of personal property;
Breach of contract;
Absence of Evidence;
Incomplete order;

notice of appeal; motion to reconsider; Rule 59

just cause for dismissal; unacceptable personal conduct; office of administrative hearings; N.C. Gen. Stat. 126-35; directed verdict

jurisdiction, file stamp, order

domestic violence protective order; N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50B, sufficient findings of fact to support the denial of domestic violence protective order; fear of imminent serious bodily injury or continued harassment that rose to the level of substantial emotional distress

Motion to amend complaint, necessary party, state agency, sovereign immunity, fraudulent concealment, attorneys' fees

Summary judgment; liability for tortious acts of third party; failure to show the defendant's knowledge of dangerous propensities

Appellate jurisdiction; 3.1; permanency planning order; visitation; guardianship; discretion to guardian over visitation; future review hearings; failure to make adequate progress on case plans.