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State v. Phillips

Citations: 702 S.E.2d 794; 364 N.C. 439Docket: 177P10

Court: Supreme Court of North Carolina; October 7, 2010; North Carolina; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Supreme Court of North Carolina addressed the case of State of North Carolina v. Robert Wayne Phillips, No. 177P10, on October 7, 2010. The court considered a petition submitted by the State of North Carolina for discretionary review of a decision made by the North Carolina Court of Appeals, which was previously reported at 691 S.E.2d 104. The petition was filed on April 27, 2010. The Supreme Court denied the petition during a conference, and the order of denial has been certified to the North Carolina Court of Appeals. Richard Croutharmel represented Robert Phillips, while the State was represented by Assistant Attorney General Joseph Finarelli.

Legal Issues Addressed

Certification of Order Denial

Application: The denial of the petition for discretionary review by the Supreme Court is formally communicated to the Court of Appeals.

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

Discretionary Review by Supreme Court

Application: The Supreme Court of North Carolina considered exercising its discretion to review a decision from the Court of Appeals but ultimately denied the petition for review.

Reasoning: The court considered a petition submitted by the State of North Carolina for discretionary review of a decision made by the North Carolina Court of Appeals, which was previously reported at 691 S.E.2d 104. The Supreme Court denied the petition during a conference.

Representation in Appellate Proceedings

Application: The parties involved in the case were represented by legal counsel, with Richard Croutharmel representing the respondent and Joseph Finarelli representing the State.

Reasoning: Richard Croutharmel represented Robert Phillips, while the State was represented by Assistant Attorney General Joseph Finarelli.