Improper remarks, ex mero motu, prosecutorial misconduct

relevancy; voluntary statements; N.C.R. Evid. 404(b); domestic violence; N.C. Gen. Stat. 14-32(b)

Opportunity to be heard, attorney?s fees, civil judgments

failure to instruct on lesser-included offense of possession of methamphetamine to charge of trafficking in methamphetamine by possession did not constitute plain error; remand for correction of clerical error in judgment was required where judgment listed incorrect offense

Medical malpractice; administrative negligence claims; exclusion of expert testimony from hospital administrator under Rule 702; record insufficient for meaningful appellate review; exclusion of evidence under Rule 403

Possession of a firearm by a felon; motion to dismiss; insufficient evidence; constructive possession; knowledge

Administrative Procedure Act; Petitions for Judicial Review; Contested Cases; Licensing Discipline

Equitable distribution; valuation of marital property; oral stipulations.

delinquency; adjudication and disposition; limitation on cross-examination; in camera review; improper closing statement; cumulative error

Juvenile abuse and neglect; permanency planning; cessation of reunification efforts; guardianship award; visitation order