Court of Appeals
Stephens v. Coakley
Temporary Custody Order; Interlocutory appeal
State v. Woods
probation revocation; willful absconding; abuse of discretion; competent evidence; failure to report
State v. Washington
possession of a firearm by a felon; civil judgment
State v. Walker
Eighth Amendment; Article I, § 27; N.C.G.S. §§ 15A-1340.19A–.19D; life without parole resentencing hearing.
State v. Trapp
Ander’s brief; petition for writ of certiorari; N.C.G.S. § 14-208.11(a)(2)
State v. Stewart
Anders review; no merit
State v. Smith
self-defense; plain error; motion to dismiss; insufficient evidence; ineffective assistance of counsel; failure to object; aggressor instruction; excessive force instruction
State v. Shumate
expert testimony; characteristics of sexually abused children; impermissible vouching; plain error; ineffective assistance of counsel.
State v. Saieed
Sufficient evidence; Breaking or entering; Attempted burglary; Attempted rape; Motion to dismiss.
State v. Russell
Anders review; Probation revocation; Frivolous appeal.