North Carolina Court of Appeals

Thompson v. Union Cnty. - Zoning Enforcement Case

The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential opinion in Thompson v. Union County, addressing a zoning enforcement case concerning a side street setback violation. The court affirmed the lower court's decision, upholding the Board of Adjustment's ruling.

State v. Smathers - NC Court of Appeals Opinion

The North Carolina Court of Appeals upheld a conviction for failure to report an online identifier, finding the statutory reporting requirement constitutional. The court affirmed the conviction of Richard N. Smathers for being a habitual felon and for violating sex offender registration laws.

State v. Corral - Murder Case Self-Defense Jury Instruction Opinion

The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential opinion in State v. Corral, addressing jury instructions on self-defense and imperfect self-defense in a first-degree murder case. The court found no error in the trial court's instructions.

State v. McFarland - North Carolina Court of Appeals Opinion

The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential opinion in State v. McFarland, docket number 24-706. The case involves an appeal from a guilty plea for second degree arson, felony breaking or entering, and larceny. The opinion was filed on March 18, 2026.

State v. Mitchell - Criminal Appeal

The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential opinion in the case of State v. Mitchell. The court reviewed the defendant's appeal of a judgment for voluntary manslaughter and found no error in the lower court's decision.

State v. Watson - Non-precedential NC Court of Appeals Opinion

The North Carolina Court of Appeals vacated and remanded a sentencing order for Steven Antwone Watson, who was convicted of two counts of first-degree murder as a juvenile. The State conceded error regarding the imposition of consecutive life sentences without parole.

State v. Brawley - Non-Precedential NC Court Opinion

The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential opinion in State v. Brawley, docket number 25-723. The defendant was convicted of fentanyl trafficking and sentenced to 225 to 282 months imprisonment. Defense counsel found no meritorious issues for appeal.

State v. Cruz - North Carolina Court of Appeals Unpublished Opinion

The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued an unpublished opinion in State v. Cruz, addressing a defendant's conviction for second-degree rape. The court found no error in the trial court's judgment, affirming the submission of the charge to the jury.

In re M.C.B. - Termination of Parental Rights

The North Carolina Court of Appeals affirmed an order terminating a father's parental rights to his minor son. The court found clear, cogent, and convincing evidence of willful abandonment and that termination was in the child's best interests. The father appealed the Gaston County District Court's decision.

Riddick v. Gates County - Civil Appeal

The North Carolina Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's order dismissing a complaint filed by Clytia Riddick against Gates County officials. The plaintiff appealed the dismissal of her claims for tortious interference with contract, illegal surveillance, and interference with civil rights.