Judicial determination of aggravating factor; Blakely v. Washington

First-degree murder (capital/death)

Second degree murder; plea bargain; sentencing; aggravating factors; direct appeal and MAR

Attempted murder; short-form indictment

Constructive possession of cocaine

Phase II Trust; Tobacco Companies' oblifation to fund in 2004 and thereafter

Guilty plea; Conclusive in related civil case

Judicial censure; sexual harassment

Minor child; appeal of custody order; relation to later order; terminating parental rights

Minor child; appeal of termination order; relation to appeal of earlier custody order

Admission by juvenile; N.C.G.S. Section 7B-2407 (a) (5); satisfaction with legal counsel

Rule 13(a), compulsory counterclaims

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW - disposition of civil penalties

Medical malpractice; Expert testimony; Same or similiar community standard of practice

Contracts; Sale of Electricity; Federal Exemption

Sixth Amendment right to jury trial; harmless error

Non-capital felony; aggravating factors; statutory interpretation

Sex offender registration law; constitutionality; application to persons moving from out-of-state

Appeal; Stay of misdemeanor probation