insufficient evidence to support findings of fact; findings of fact failed to support the conclusion that respondent was dangerous to self

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

Probation, willful absconding

AWDWISI, charge conference, motion to dismiss, deadly weapon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Claims for (1) negligence, (2)negligent misrepresentation, (3) breach of fiduciary duty, (4) unfair and deceptive trade practices within the meaning of N.C. Gen. Stat. 75-1.1, (5) breach of contract, (6) breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, (7) fraud and fraud in the inducement, (8) fraud by concealment, (9) personal liability in connection with the sale and purchase of a home. Summary judgment.

Default on promissory note; provision to contract for new note on unspecified terms in event of default set aside as void and severable; summary judgment affirmed

Facial challenge, three judge panel, N.C.G.S. 1-267.1, N.C.G.S. 1-81.1, N.C.G.S. 1A-1, Rule 42(b)(4)

Spousal Year's Allowance; Deficiency Judgment; Estate Administration; Family Settlement Agreements

wrongful death; sufficiency of allegations in complaint; identification of individual and official capacity in caption; sovereign immunity; caption in complaint sufficiently identified individuals in individual and official capacity to survive motions to dismiss pursuant to Rule 12(b)(1), 12(b)(2), and 12(b)(6) of North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure

Interlocutory; Collateral estoppel; Equitable distribution

obstruction of justice, N.C.G.S. 14-3(b), denial of access