N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-1340.19B(a)(2); Life with the possibility of parole for juvenile offenders; 40-year bright-line rule; Defacto life without parole; Law of the case; N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-1354(a) (2023).

motion for appropriate relief; Anders v. California; State v. Kinch; possible prejudicial error; wholly frivolous

unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, reasonable suspicion, motion to suppress

Motion to Dismiss; N.C.G.S. § 90-95(a)(1)

probation revocation; commission of a new criminal offense; no abuse of discretion

probation revocation; revocation post-expiration of probationary term; no finding of "good cause"; remand for findings

Alford plea; Anders brief; remand for correction of clerical errors

assault with deadly weapon inflicting serious injury, assault inflicting serious injury, deadly weapon

Hearsay; clerical error

Restitution award;
Remand for a new award;
State conceded error;

first degree murder, opinion testimony, testimony regarding truthfulness

Anders brief; No meritorious issue; Dismissed

attempted first-degree murder; robbery with a dangerous weapon; pro se defendant; waiver of the right to counsel; failure to sua sponte declare a mistrial; no error

contributory negligence, directed verdict, jury instructions

interlocutory appeal; order allowing motion to amend request for admissions and to reconsider summary judgment does not affect a substantial right.

lump sum payment, disability, unusual case, best interest of the employee

preliminary injunction; adverse possession; irreparable harm; competent evidence.

motor vehicle collision; opinion of law enforcement officer; N.C. R. Evid. 702; cross-examination; “opening the door;” evidentiary ruling; abuse of discretion standard

Industrial Commission, worker’s compensation, disability