Prior-record-level calculations;Stipulations to the classification of a defendant's prior conviction; State v. Arrington, 371 N.C. 518, 819 S.E.2d 329 (2018).

Post-conviction DNA testing, appointment of counsel, materiality

Improper closing argument; Non-prejudicial error where evidence of guilt is overwhelming and uncontested.

felony murder, evidence, closing argument

Probation revocation; Absconding; Sufficiency of evidence to support a finding of absconding.

Hearsay
Plain error
Prejudice
Attorney?s fees

Subject-matter jurisdiction to revoke probation; N.C. Gen. Stat. Section 15A-1346; Procedures for imposing direct criminal contempt.

Motion to dismiss
Theory of guilt
Voluntary Intoxication Instruction

Rule 41(b); Dismissed with prejudice; Findings of Fact; Lesser Sanctions

Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Act, N.C. Gen. Stat. § 95-241, summary judgment, burden-shifting, nondiscriminatory purpose, evidence of pretext beyond speculation

statutory authority; municipal sewer service availability fees; undeveloped property

Failure to preserve.

home foreclosure; deed of trust; power of attorney; NCGS § 45-102

Involuntary Commitment

County board of elections; voter challenge; standard of review.

Voluntary Dismissal, Bad Faith, Motion to Set Aside and Real Party in Interest

civil contempt; willful noncompliance with prior court orders; unchallenged findings of fact

Fraud; mistake; Rule 41(b) dismissal

Equitable distribution; alimony; marital misconduct; findings of fact; attorney fees.

Town Ordinance; negligence per se; premises liability