by Lisa Anderson Williams | Sep 29, 2026 | Criminal Law, Durham County, Evidence, Jury Instructions, Post-Conviction
In State of North Carolina vs. Peter Stevenson (COA25-1035), a case out of Durham County, Mr. Stevenson raises two issues on appeal. First he asserts that the trial court erred by instructing the jury on the aggressor doctrine. Second, he argues that the trial court...
by Lisa Anderson Williams | Sep 25, 2026 | Criminal Law, Evidence, Post-Conviction
In an unpublished opinion filed in September of 2026, the North Carolina Court of Appeals addressed a very important evidentiary issue in a child sex offense case. The State of North Carolina v. Michael James Crum (COA25-1008) is a case out of Lee County where Mr....
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