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State v. Holt

Citation: 668 S.E.2d 345Docket: 88P08

Court: Supreme Court of North Carolina; October 9, 2008; North Carolina; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Supreme Court of North Carolina addressed the petition for discretionary review filed by Antonio Holt on February 18, 2008, regarding a decision made by the North Carolina Court of Appeals. The Court, after consideration, denied the petition in a conference held on October 9, 2008. The order of denial is certified to the North Carolina Court of Appeals.

Legal Issues Addressed

Certification of Denial Order

Application: The denial of the petition for discretionary review was formally communicated to the Court of Appeals, confirming the finality of the appellate court's decision.

Reasoning: The order of denial is certified to the North Carolina Court of Appeals.

Discretionary Review by Supreme Court

Application: The Supreme Court of North Carolina exercised its discretion to deny a petition for review, thus upholding the lower court's decision without a substantive review of the merits.

Reasoning: The Supreme Court of North Carolina addressed the petition for discretionary review filed by Antonio Holt on February 18, 2008, regarding a decision made by the North Carolina Court of Appeals. The Court, after consideration, denied the petition in a conference held on October 9, 2008.