Sex Offenses; Statutory Rape; Second Degree Kidnapping; Indictment; Jury Instruction; Sentencing

no error; motion to sever; trial court did not abuse its discretion by denying defendant's motion for severance or dismissing a juror; trial court committed harmless error by omitting requested jury instruction; defendant received a fair trial, free from prejudicial error

Motion to recuse or disqualify district attorney's office from prosecuting criminal charges; conflict of interest

Constructive Possession; Possession of a Firearm by a Felon; Motion to Dismiss

First-degree burglary jury instructions; Double jeopardy; Hearsay; Plain error

Cruelty to Animals; Malice; Restitution

defendant's indictment for attempted first degree murder was insufficient to confer jurisdiction because it failed to allege the essential element of malice aforethought; vacate defendant's conviction for first degree murder for lack of jurisdiction; trial court did not err in denying defendant's motion to dismiss charge of robbery with a dangerous weapon because State introduced sufficient evidence to support the inference that defendant intended to permanently deprive property

appellate review; transcript

Rule 59 Motion; Condemnation Hearing; Toll; Section 108; Hearing

Interlocutory appeal; substantial right; possibility of inconsistent jury verdicts; insufficient showing

Subject Matter Jurisdiction.

Custody; Standing as an other person pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. 50-13.1; Subject matter jurisdiction

child support

Child custody; modification; abuse of discretion; substantial change in circumstances; educational opportunities.

Rule 9(j) certification; Medical malpractice; Expert witness

Alimony; Suppression of Income

civil contempt; custody; visitation; best interest