child custody order re: relocation of children w/parent to another state - factors & adequacy of findings; NCGS 50 13.2(a); best interest of child

Defamation and libel; defamation as negligence; absolute privilege; immunity from suit; motion to dismiss; quasi-judicial.

defamation per se; NCR Civ P 12(b)(6) dismissal

reasonable suspicion; traffic stop; N.C.R. Evid. 403; horizontal gaze nystagmus testing

true threat, first amendment, anti-threat statute, ncgs 14-16.7, unprotected speech, jury instructions motion to dismiss, independent appellate review

Jury Request for Transcript of Witness Testimony During Deliberations; Statutory Requirement that Trial Court Exercise Discretion; Prejudicial Error

Hearsay vs Corroborative evidence: N.C.R. Evid. 801; N.C.R. Evidence 602 - personal knowledge; jury instruction re: defendant's flight; sentencing N.C.G.S. § 15A-1340.14(e) - prior record calculation: substantially similar, N.C.G.S. § 14-27.25(a), satellite-based monitoring N.C.G.S § 14-208.40A; Motion for appropriate relief - material conflict

satellite-based monitoring; sex offender; Fourth Amendment; remanded for reconsideration in light of State v. Grady

AWDWISI, charge conference, motion to dismiss, deadly weapon

motion to set aside bond forfeiture; unauthorized practice of law within meaning of Section 84-5; sanctions reversed.