jury instructions, motion to dismiss

motion to suppress, need for written order

Anders brief, DNA testing, Appeal, N.C.G.S. sec. 15A-270.1, Authority of Court of Appeals

Expert Testimony; Aggressor Doctrine; Self-Defense; Restitution

Delay in Appeal After Petition for Writ of Certiorari Allowed; Failure to Hold Indigency Hearing; Loss of Transcript; Second Degree Murder; Stipulation to Aggravating Factors

Anders brief, DNA testing, Appeal, N.C.G.S. sec. 15A-270.1, Authority of Court of Appeals

Anders brief; N.C. Gen. Stat. 14-72(b)(6); habitual larceny; habitual felon status

Modification of child custody; trial court's sua sponte modification of child support award; lack of appellate jurisdiction to address criminal contempt finding; attorneys fees for defense of child custody modification; temporary vs. permanent custody orders

just cause; unacceptable personal conduct

Standing; N.C. State Bar Discipline.

Child care license, due process, revocation, Show Compliance, maltreatment, omission

Alimony; Cohabitation; Totality of the Circumstances Test

Workers? Compensation; Injury by Accident; Usual Work Routine

administrative law; summary judgment; Rule 41(b) involuntary dismissal; CAMA

termination of parental rights; competency hearings; neglect; substantial risk of harm; review hearings

Termination of Parental Rights; Neglect; No Merit Appeal

Termination; Failure to pay reasonable cost of care; Professional conduct

Adjudication of neglect - sufficient findings of fact