Prior record level; stipulation to felony classification of prior out-of-state convictions; ex post facto clause and prior convictions under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-1340.11(7)

Probation revocation

Conspiracy to traffic by possessing cocaine; trafficking by possession

Jury instruction on the aggressor element of self-defense; plain error

Substitution of Counsel; Probation Revocation Hearing; Prejudicial Error

Extraordinary mitigation

apparent agency; corporate negligence of hospitals; Rule 9(j) pleading requirements

N..C. Gen. Stat. Section 135-45.15 (now N.C. Gen. Stat. Section 135-48.37); Attorney Liability

Condemnation; N.C.G.S. Sec. 136-108; appeal

Standard of care; medical malpractice

N.C. Gen Stat. 7B-2413, risk and needs assessments, predisposition report, prejudice

Sexual battery; simple assault; juvenile adjudications in cases of undisciplined and delinquent juveniles; juvenile dispositions in cases of undisciplined and delinquent juveniles; ineffective assistance of counsel

sexual offender registration; delegation of legislative authority; Adam Walsh Act; Jacob Wetterling Act; statutory interpretation

Expert Testimony; Contributory Negligence; Special Jury Instruction; Admissibility of Remarriage

Contract implied in fact; easement appurtenant; reasonable value of services

Hearsay; judicial notice of criminal file; DVPO

Validity of Noncompetition Agreement; Unfair and Deceptive Practices or Acts

Judgment on the Pleadings; Breach of Contract; Necessity for Compliance with Contractual Procedures

Aiding and abetting a person under 21 years of age to possess or consume alcohol; Involuntary manslaughter.