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State v. Curtis
petition for writ of certiorari; sentencing; mitigating factor; stipulation; defendant's request for a different judge on remand
State v. Greenfield
felony murder, jury instructions, double jeopardy, collateral estoppel, character evidence, closing arguments, opinion testimony
State v. Nanes
Felony possession of a firearm; facial challenge; as-applied challenge; Second Amendment; constitutionality; first-degree murder
State v. Velasco
First-degree forcible rape;
First-degree forcible sexual offense;
Sexual servitude of a child victim;
Incest;
Preserved Objections;
Waiver;
Plain Error;
Flight;
Jury Instructions;
Aiding & Abetting;
DNA Evidence;
Court of Appeals Published Opinions Filed February 5, 2025
In re: D.E-E.Y., L.E.P., T.R.Y.
right to counsel; termination of parental rights; motion to withdraw from representation; notice requirement; N.C. Gen. Stat. 7B-1101.1(a)
In re: N.R.R.N.
neglected juvenile, abused juvenile, prior abuse and neglect, verbatim recitations of petition's allegations
In re: Z.A.N.L.W.C., K.E.N.S., J.J.A.W-S., H.O.J-W.
termination of parental rights, jurisdiction, notice of appeal, proper party
Roy v. Martin
Domestic violence protection order, no good cause, no continued legitimate fear, lack of competent evidence.
Se. Pub. Safety Grp., Inc. v. N.C. Dep't of Justice
administrative law; de novo review; Company Police Act; jurisdiction; I-77 HOT Lanes Project; policing a public highway
State v. Boyd
Right to a speedy trial; motion to dismiss; Barker factors; juror misconduct; jury instructions.
State v. Nobles
juror misconduct; first-degree murder; impartial jury; abuse of discretion.
State v. Spry
Common Law Robbery;
Kidnapping of a Minor;
Voluntariness of Plea;
Post Release Supervision;
Sex Offender Registration;
Collateral consequences;
Direct consequences;
MAR;
Factual hearing;
Remand;
Supreme Court Opinions Filed January 31, 2025
Cohane v. Home Missioners of Am.
Whether section 4.2(b) of the SAFE Child Act's revival of claims 'for child sexual abuse otherwise time-barred' by a three-year statute of limitations encompasses claims against defendants who did not directly commit the alleged abuse.
Doe 1K v. Roman Cath. Diocese
Whether an act of the General Assembly that purports to set aside a final judgment of the judicial branch violates separation of powers principles in the North Carolina Constitution.
Doe v. Roman Cath. Diocese
Whether an act of the General Assembly that purports to set aside a final judgment of the judicial branch violates separation of powers principles in the North Carolina Constitution.
James H.Q. Davis Tr. v. JHD Props., LLC
Whether the Business Court erred in ordering an entry of summary judgment in favor of plaintiffs on plaintiffs' complaint seeking judicial dissolution of the manager-managed LLCs, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 57D-6-02(2)(i), because continued operation of the LLCs in conformance with the operating agreements was 'not practicable.'
McKinney v. Goins
Whether the SAFE Child Act's revival of previously time-barred civil claims was facially unconstitutional.
State v. Lester
Whether the Confrontation Clause and hearsay rules barred admission of cell phone records at trial.