NC Court of Appeals Opinion on Parental Drug Use and Child Neglect

The North Carolina Court of Appeals affirmed orders adjudicating children as abused and neglected due to parental drug use. The parents repeatedly tested positive for controlled substances, and drug screens of the children also indicated the presence of these substances. The court found clear and convincing evidence supported the adjudication.

State v. Stanford - Sentencing Appeal

The North Carolina Court of Appeals has issued an unpublished opinion in State v. Stanford, concerning a defendant's appeal of his sentencing order. The appeal challenged the trial court's use of prior convictions to elevate the defendant's record level.

State v. Reece - Ownership of Diamond Ring Dispute

The North Carolina Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's order determining ownership of a diamond ring in the case of State v. Reece. The dispute arose from plea agreements related to obstruction of justice charges for both defendants.

State v. McDuffie - Non-Precedential Court of Appeals Opinion

The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential opinion in State v. McDuffie, docket number 25-233. The court affirmed the trial court's judgment, finding no prejudicial error in the defendant's conviction for trafficking in heroin.

State v. Patterson - Firearm Possession and Robbery Opinion

The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential opinion in State v. Patterson, concerning firearm possession by a felon and robbery with a dangerous weapon. The court affirmed the trial court's denial of the defendant's motion to dismiss the firearm possession charge.

NC Court of Appeals Opinion on Delinquent Juvenile Case

The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential opinion in the case of In re J.A.T.M. The case involves a delinquent juvenile accused of making a false report of mass violence. The court affirmed the adjudication order but remanded the dispositional order for further findings.

Matulionis v. Loidl - North Carolina Court of Appeals Opinion

The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Matulionis v. Loidl, addressing claims including intrusion upon seclusion, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and civil conspiracy. The court affirmed in part and reversed in part the trial court's order regarding dismissal of claims and sanctions.

Valenzuela v. Delhaize Am., LLC - Workers' Compensation Appeal

The North Carolina Court of Appeals affirmed a decision by the North Carolina Industrial Commission regarding a workers' compensation claim. The court found that the employee was not entitled to a second opinion evaluation, temporary partial disability benefits, or fees and costs.

In re Z.G. - Termination of Parental Rights

The North Carolina Court of Appeals affirmed an order terminating a mother's parental rights to her minor daughter, Z.G., based on neglect and dependency. The court found sufficient evidence to support the trial court's findings of current and future neglect, as well as willful placement outside the home for over twelve months without reasonable progress.

State v. Butler - Assault Inflicting Serious Bodily Injury Conviction

The North Carolina Court of Appeals filed an opinion in State v. Butler, docket number 25-9, concerning a conviction for Assault Inflicting Serious Bodily Injury. The case involved issues of serious bodily injury and surveillance video authentication.