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State v. Richardson

Citations: 705 S.E.2d 365; 364 N.C. 619Docket: 427P10-2

Court: Supreme Court of North Carolina; December 14, 2010; North Carolina; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Lorenzo Richardson petitioned for a writ of certiorari to review a decision made by the North Carolina Court of Appeals. On December 15, 2010, the Supreme Court of North Carolina considered this petition and subsequently dismissed it. The dismissal was made by order of the Court in conference, and this decision is certified to the North Carolina Court of Appeals.

Legal Issues Addressed

Certification of Dismissal to Lower Court

Application: The decision to dismiss the petition was formally certified to the North Carolina Court of Appeals, ensuring that the lower court was officially informed of the Supreme Court's decision.

Reasoning: The dismissal was made by order of the Court in conference, and this decision is certified to the North Carolina Court of Appeals.

Dismissal of Certiorari Petition

Application: The Supreme Court of North Carolina dismissed the petition for a writ of certiorari filed by Lorenzo Richardson, indicating the court's decision not to review the lower court's ruling.

Reasoning: On December 15, 2010, the Supreme Court of North Carolina considered this petition and subsequently dismissed it.