Trial court error in denial of motion to dismiss and in jury instruction in murder case

indecent liberties with a child; hearsay; harmless error

voluntary manslaughter; calculation of prior record level; sentencing points; stipulation; evidence of prior convictions; prior record level worksheet; joinable offenses; federal conviction

waiver of counsel, writ of certiorari, pro se

subject matter jurisdiction, small claims, summons, rule 4, magistrate, general civil action, small claims action, summary ejectment, de novo.

Interlocutory order; substantial right; easements; N.C.R. App. P. 28(b)(4).

Breach of contract; conversion; conspiracy; fraud; unjust enrichment; bench trial.

Guardianship with Family;
Knowledge of Responsibilities;
Adequate Resources;
Mandate to Verify;
Required Finding;
N.C. Gen Stat. § 7B-600(c);

best interest, parental bond, abuse of discretion

guardianship; permanency plan; reunification; visitation

termination of parental rights; N.C.R. App. P. 3.1(e) no-merit brief

permanency planning hearing; setting different terms of visitation for each parent; supported findings of fact

Termination of parental rights, willfulness, abandonment, findings of fact, ineffective assistance of counsel, conclusions of law.

permanent plan, reunification, motion to dismiss

termination of parental rights; motion to continue; likelihood of future neglect

notice, neglect by abandonment, appropriate alternative child care arrangement

termination of parental rights; neglect; continuance; replacement counsel; ineffective assistance of counsel; findings of fact; disposition hearing

adjudication, no merit brief, disposition