rape, second-degree forcible rape, aggravating factor, stipulation, probation, admission, statutory mandate, sentencing hearing

ineffective assistance of counsel claim was premature where cold record did not reveal no further investigation was required to dispose of claim

plain error; prior consistent statement; corroborative testimony; witness vouching

probation revocation; probation extension; suspended sentence; jurisdiction to extend probation; conditional discharge; probation violation

Pro Se Filing; Motion for Appropriate Relief

Child abuse inflicting serious injury, ineffective assistance of counsel, limiting instruction, failure to challenge.

Motion to dismiss for insufficient evidence; conspiracy; aggravating factor; N.C.G.S. 15A-1340.16.

Dismiss; lack of jurisdiction; appeal from magistrate order; magistrate; Rule 60(b)(1); N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-228; venue; district court

motion to dismiss; personal jurisdiction; due process; long-arm statute

Deviation from an appellate court?s mandate, present-use value tax rates, and second appeal.