Whether the trial court erred in permitting cross-examination of defendant under Rule of Evidence 404(b) about incidents for which evidence of defendant's convictions was inadmissible under Rule 609

Medical malpractice; N.C.R. Civ. P. 59(a)

Family Law

Defendant did not forfeit right to attorney when his mental capacity unclear

Termination of parental rights

Sufficiency of evidence of crime against nature; remand for reconstruction of evidence

Equitable defense of laches

Change of venue

Generally, party lacks standing to challenge; third party subpoenaed

Willful Refusal, DWI, Affidavit, Chemical Analysis, D.M.V.

Zoning; Timeliness of Appeal to Board of Adjustment

Test for undue influence in making a will; fiduciary relationship, testamentary capacity

Hearsay Statement; 'Opening the Door'; Waiver of possible conflict of interest

Sentencing; mitigating factors and restitution

Confrontation clause harmless beyond a reasonable doubt

Double jeopardy; waiver of report to appeal; declaration of mistrial

Motion to suppress evidence; motions to dismiss

Pat down permitted for officer's safety even after visible handgun discovered

Self-defense; jury instructions