second degree rape, essential element, defective indictment, first degree kidnapping

Jury instructions, clear and positive evidence of completed larceny; lack of sufficient evidence of lesser included offense.

Motion to suppress; reasonable suspicion to effectuate traffic stop; mistake of fact; unchallenged findings of fact.

probation revocation; trial court must make finding of good cause to revoke probation after probationary period; no prejudice from checking box 4 stating each violation is sufficient to revoke when only one violation was sufficient.

drug trafficking; substantial assistance; ineffective assistance of counsel; plea agreement; sentencing; constitutional right to trial by jury

child custody; UCCJEA jurisdiction; person acting as a parent; constitutionally protected status of a natural parent

child custody; UCCJEA jurisdiction; person acting as a parent; constitutionally protected status of a natural parent

rear-end collision, causation, admissibility of expert testimony

Child custody; Modification; Substantial change of circumstances

Land sales;
Contract;
Dual agent;
Conditions of sale;
Duty to read;
Fraud in the indictment;
Duress;
Recession;
Specific performance;
Summary judgment

Workers' Compensation; Pickrell presumption; heart attack; compensable cause of death; witness credibility

interlocutory order, arbitration agreement, contractual relationship

commercial loan; fraudulent concealment; reliance; damages; Section 1031 exchange; breach of the duty to negotiate in good faith

Termination of parental rights; failure to make reasonable progress; N.C.G.S. 7B-1111(a)(2)

Termination of Parental Rights, Motion to Withdraw, Right to Counsel

termination of parental rights, neglect, willful failure to make reasonable progress, best interest of the child

comparison of the elements, substantially similar, substantial similarity, reportable offense, statutory rape, registration as a sex offender

negligence; contributory negligence; summary judgment; sudden emergency doctrine