Narrative Opinion Summary
Certiorari was granted by the North Carolina Court of Appeals. The National Legal Aid and Defender Association received permission to file an amicus curiae brief. Gregory C. Malhoit’s motion to allow Leowen Evans to present oral argument pro hac vice was approved. The Attorney General of North Carolina was also granted leave to participate as amicus curiae in the oral argument, with an allowance for divided argument.
Legal Issues Addressed
Grant of Certiorari by Appellate Courtssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The North Carolina Court of Appeals granted certiorari, indicating its decision to review the lower court's decision.
Reasoning: Certiorari was granted by the North Carolina Court of Appeals.
Participation of Amicus Curiaesubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court allowed the National Legal Aid and Defender Association and the Attorney General of North Carolina to participate as amici curiae, highlighting the role of third parties in providing additional perspectives during court proceedings.
Reasoning: The National Legal Aid and Defender Association received permission to file an amicus curiae brief. The Attorney General of North Carolina was also granted leave to participate as amicus curiae in the oral argument, with an allowance for divided argument.
Pro Hac Vice Admission for Oral Argumentsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court approved the motion for Leowen Evans to present oral argument pro hac vice, demonstrating the allowance for attorneys not licensed in the jurisdiction to participate in specific cases.
Reasoning: Gregory C. Malhoit’s motion to allow Leowen Evans to present oral argument pro hac vice was approved.