residual hearsay exceptions, self-defense, offer of proof, preservation, abuse of discretion, preliminary ruling, dismiss. 

sentencing; wide latitude; consecutive sentences; improper considerations; no error.

motion to continue, voluntary and unexplained absence, failure to strike, improper vouching, confidential informant, actual conflict, right to counsel, abuse of discretion, no plain error, prior record level, consecutive sentences, no error. 

Trafficking opium/heroin; Lab Tested Sample/Untested Lab Sample; Rule 401; Rule 403; Rule 702; Expert Testimony; Plain error

second-degree murder; motion to dismiss; unlawfulness; self-defense; perfect self-defense; imperfect self-defense; aggressor; jury instruction; harmless error; de novo; substantial evidence.

petition for writ of certiorari; no merit or probable error; motion to dismiss; special jury instruction; probable cause; misdemeanor; assault on a government official; resisting, delaying, obstructing a police officer; ineffective assistance of counsel; motion for appropriate relief.

Juror misconduct; Jury instructions when Defendant fails to appear at trial; Proceeding with trial in Defendant’s absence

Rule 404(b); Rule 403; motion to dismiss; jury instructions; double jeopardy; reversible error; plain error

First Amendment, motion to dismiss, as-applied constitutional challenge, conduct-based regulation, second-degree trespass, expressive conduct, jury instructions, preservation, substantial deviation, no error. 

Child custody; N.C.G.S. § 50-91; parenting coordinator; child custody.