Confrontation Clause; probable cause hearing; no meaningful prior opportunity to cross-examine witness; constitutional error not harmless beyond a reasonable doubt

Indecent liberties with a child;
Plea agreement;
Sentencing calculation error;
Remand for correction;

first-degree murder; evidence of the victim's pain and suffering; PWC

motion to strike; prejudicial error; cross-examination

N.C. R. Civ. P. 11; sanctions; imposition; reasonableness.

unfair and deceptive trade practices; contractual privity; standing; insurers; third-party beneficiaries; Rule 12(b)(6)

temporary custody order; interlocutory appeal; motion for summary judgment denied

N.C.R. App. P. 3(d) jurisdictional requirements; Rule 59 and Rule 60(b)(1) and 60(b)(6) Motions

TSERS benefits accrual, estoppel from denial based on employer error

interlocutory appeal; motion to dismiss; Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act; learned profession exemption