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VINCENT v. STATE
After finding appellant guilty, the trial court assessed punishment at 120 days' confinement in the county jail, probated for fifteen months, and a $600 fine. In a single point of error, appellant contends the evidence is legally insufficient to
Updated: 03/07/2012 07:48A
HAMPTON v. STATE
In four issues, 1 she asserts that (a) the complaint did not meet the statutory requisites to confer jurisdiction on the trial court, (b) the trial court erred in permitting the State to amend the information because it was not supported by a valid
Updated: 03/07/2012 07:48A
IN RE GEORGE
Gerald Wayne George has filed a petition asking this Court to issue a writ of prohibition. In his petition, he asks this Court to appoint an attorney to represent him and to order the 123rd Judicial District Court to hold a hearing in accordance with
Updated: 03/07/2012 07:48A
RICE v. STATE
Kenneth S. Rice (Rice) appeals from a judgment of the Superior Court dismissing his application for postconviction relief. On appeal, Rice challenges the hearing justice's determination that certain actions on the part of his trial counsel did not rise
Updated: 03/07/2012 07:48A
PARRIS v. LIMES
1 This certiorari proceeding concerns medical malpractice claims that plaintiff asserted against the medical providers who were involved in the cancer diagnosis of his prostate, the surgery to remove it and his subsequent treatment.
Updated: 03/07/2012 07:47A
IN THE MATTER OF FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF A NORTH CAROLINA DEED OF TRUST
Kirk E. Pugh and Barbara A. Pugh ("respondents") appeal from the trial court's order authorizing James Oliver Carter, the substitute trustee for Capital One Bank ("petitioner"), to proceed with foreclosure under a power of sale.
Updated: 03/07/2012 07:47A
STATE v. BLOCKER
1 The trial court briefly heard arguments of counsel before denying Blocker's motion. Following presentation of evidence at the sentencing hearing, the trial court sentenced Blocker to 61 to 83 months imprisonment. Blocker appeals.
Updated: 03/07/2012 07:47A
STATE v. CORNELIUS
In defendant's first trial on the charges of felony murder and first degree burglary, a jury found him guilty of first degree burglary but could not reach a verdict on the felony murder charge. The trial court declared a mistrial on the felony murder
Updated: 03/07/2012 07:47A
STATE v. BARRETT
On appeal, defendant argues the trial court erred by allowing an expert witness to testify regarding the credibility of the victim; by qualifying the witness in question as an expert under NC Gen. Stat. § 8C-1, Rule 702(a) (2009); and by not providing
Updated: 03/07/2012 07:47A
CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. v. ORBAN
Harold N. Orban ("defendant") appeals from the trial court's 22 February 2011 order granting summary judgment in favor of Capital One Bank (USA), NA ("plaintiff"). Defendant argues that the trial court erred by granting plaintiff's motion for summary
Updated: 03/07/2012 07:47A
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