illustrative purpose, video evidence, proper foundation, additional jury instructions, short form indictments, State v. Singleton, 386 N.C. 183 (2024).

Motion to Suppress; Fourth Amendment; Search; Abandonment; Reasonable Expectation of Privacy

first-degree murder; Motion for Appropriate Relief; right to a speedy trial; cross-examination of witness with pending charges; N.C.R. App. P. 2; ineffective assistance of counsel claim.

Collateral estoppel; jury selection; opening arguments; closing arguments

notice of aggravating factors, written notice, ineffective assistance of counsel

Felony murder, sufficiency of evidence, Discharging Firearm Within an Enclosure

N.C.G.S. § 90-96.2; traditional statutory immunity; Good Samaritan immunity; benefit of the bargain (plea agreement).

Misdemeanor Child Abuse;
Contributing to Delinquency of a Minor;
Substantial Evidence;
Closing Argument;
Similar Cases;
Peremptory Strikes;
Batson Challenges;

Rule 12(b)(6) motion; Rule 56 Summary Judgment; Materials outside the pleadings; Facial constitutional challenge; N.C. Gen. Stat. §1-267.1; Fruits of Labor clause.

Foreclosure; Motion to set aside foreclosure; Service; Service by certified mail; N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1A-1, Rule 4(j)(1)(c); COVID-19; PWC; Dismissal of appeal.