NC-COURTS

State v. Wilson - Probation Revocation Appeal

The North Carolina Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision to revoke Felix Wilson Jr.'s probation due to a new criminal offense. The court found no meritorious issues upon independent examination of the record, upholding the activation of the underlying sentence.

In re E.J.T. - Termination of Parental Rights

The North Carolina Court of Appeals affirmed an order terminating a mother's parental rights to her son. The court found no error in the trial court's decision, upholding the termination based on the mother's failure to comply with court-ordered services and her admission of substance abuse.

North Carolina Court of Appeals Opinion on Child Custody

The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential opinion in the case of In re B.C., A.B.W. The court reviewed child custody and permanency planning orders, affirming in part and vacating in part a lower court's decision regarding permanent custody of minor children.

State v. Villarreal - Criminal Law

The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued an opinion in State v. Villarreal, addressing a defendant's appeal of a second-degree murder conviction. The court found no error in the trial court's jury instructions regarding the aggressor doctrine.

Gill v. Tip Towing Inc. - Appellate Jurisdiction

The North Carolina Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal in Gill v. Tip Towing Inc. due to its interlocutory nature and the appellant's failure to demonstrate how the order affected a substantial right. The court cited the need for orders to affect a substantial right to be appealable before a final judgment.

NC Supreme Court Reverses Joint Employment Ruling in Lassiter Case

The North Carolina Supreme Court reversed a lower court's ruling in Lassiter v. Robeson Cnty. Sheriff's Dep't, clarifying the state's joint employment doctrine. The court held that the plaintiff did not meet the control requirement for joint employment, reversing the finding that Truesdell Corporation was a joint employer.

State v. Calderon - NC Supreme Court Upholds Convictions

The North Carolina Supreme Court has upheld convictions in the case of State v. Calderon, rejecting an appeals court ruling that had reversed one of the convictions. The case involves charges of taking indecent liberties with a child. The Supreme Court's decision clarifies the application of the law in this specific instance.

State v. Allison - Castle Doctrine Defense Review

The North Carolina Supreme Court is reviewing a case concerning the castle doctrine defense in a second-degree murder conviction. The court will determine if the trial court's jury instructions on this defense constituted plain error, as the defendant claims he shot the victim while the victim was in the doorway of his residence.

State v. Bracey - Possession of Stolen Firearm

The Supreme Court of North Carolina affirmed a lower court's decision in State v. Bracey, finding sufficient evidence that the defendant knew or should have known the firearm in his possession was stolen. The ruling upholds the conviction for possession of a stolen firearm.

State v. Kelliher - NC Supreme Court Resentencing Authority Opinion

The North Carolina Supreme Court issued an opinion in State v. Kelliher, addressing resentencing authority. The court reversed a lower court's decision, clarifying the scope of a sentencing court's mandate following a prior appeal. This ruling impacts how resentencing orders are interpreted and executed in North Carolina.