Narrative Opinion Summary
The Supreme Court of North Carolina issued a ruling on October 20, 2008, regarding the case of State v. Samuel Travis Tanner (No. 474P08). The court allowed a motion for a temporary stay filed by the State of North Carolina on the same date. William D. Spence represented Tanner, while C. Colon Willoughby, Jr. served as the District Attorney for the State. The prior report referenced is N.C.App. 666 S.E.2d 845. The order was entered during a conference of the court.
Legal Issues Addressed
Judicial Conference Decision Makingsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The decision to enter the order was made during a conference of the Supreme Court of North Carolina, reflecting a collective judicial process.
Reasoning: The order was entered during a conference of the court.
Representation in Criminal Proceedingssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The case involved legal representation by William D. Spence for the defendant Tanner, and C. Colon Willoughby, Jr. as the District Attorney for the State.
Reasoning: William D. Spence represented Tanner, while C. Colon Willoughby, Jr. served as the District Attorney for the State.
Temporary Stay of Proceedingssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Supreme Court of North Carolina granted a motion for a temporary stay, indicating a halt to proceedings at the request of the State.
Reasoning: The court allowed a motion for a temporary stay filed by the State of North Carolina on the same date.