Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/nc-criminal-debrief NC Criminal Debrief is a podcast hosted by UNC School of Government faculty member Phil Dixon on all things criminal law. The podcast primarily focuses on state criminal law developments but also includes discussion of significant federal decisions from the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court, as well as current events affecting criminal law. The episodes are designed to provide context and insight into all aspects of criminal law for both court-system actors and the public at large. © 2022 SOG Podcasts d31d9cc0-49d2-59cd-b5f5-9fa34ef97edb yes en-us Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:37:11 +0000 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:38:16 +0000 https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/series/nc-criminal-debrief/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/LxbZlYn4XJ8NBzZYSHr_09dFYbZTn3nKUOGzC7a7eJI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82ZmFj/NWU0YTZiMzkzNmYy/ZGIzYmM5MjlmZmY3/MDQ2NC5wbmc.jpg https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/series/nc-criminal-debrief/ serial SOG Podcasts NC Criminal Debrief is a podcast hosted by UNC School of Government faculty member Phil Dixon on all things criminal law. The podcast primarily focuses on state criminal law developments but also includes discussion of significant federal decisions from the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court, as well as current events affecting criminal law. The episodes are designed to provide context and insight into all aspects of criminal law for both court-system actors and the public at large. NC Criminal Debrief is a podcast hosted by UNC School of Government faculty member Phil Dixon on all things criminal law. SOG Podcasts No No 1 1 Episode 1: Inaugural NC Criminal Debrief Episode full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=635 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0a423156 Tue, 03 May 2022 17:00:52 +0000 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 4286 Episode one of NC Criminal Debrief focuses on recent developments in North Carolina criminal law, including recent appellate decisions, new legislation, and a new rule of general practice. Episode one of NC Criminal Debrief focuses on recent developments in North Carolina criminal law, including recent appellate decisions, new legislation, and a new rule of general practice. No 2 2 Episode 2: NC Criminal Debrief full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=657 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e0b0e3e8 Tue, 14 Jun 2022 13:24:37 +0000 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 3876 This episode is a review of recent state criminal cases. It covers search and seizure law, First Amendment issues in criminal law, post-conviction DNA testing, the right to counsel, substitute expert analyst testimony and the Confrontation Clause, along with the first successful Batson violation in the state. This episode is a review of recent state criminal cases. It covers search and seizure law, First Amendment issues in criminal law, post-conviction DNA testing, the right to counsel, substitute expert analyst testimony and the Confrontation Clause, along w No 3 3 Episode 3: NC Criminal Debrief full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=666 https://share.transistor.fm/s/78814992 Thu, 04 Aug 2022 09:41:18 +0000 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 1647 No 4 4 Episode 4: NC Criminal Debrief full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=676 https://share.transistor.fm/s/96c3019e Tue, 27 Sep 2022 10:07:02 +0000 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 2344 This episode discusses recent criminal law news, along with a review of recent decisions by the North Carolina appellate division. Topics include the recent raid by the FBI of Mar-a-Lago, the trial penalty, and confrontation rights at trial and probation violation hearings. This episode discusses recent criminal law news, along with a review of recent decisions by the North Carolina appellate division. Topics include the recent raid by the FBI of Mar-a-Lago, the trial penalty, and confrontation rights at trial and probation No 5 5 Episode 5: NC Criminal Debrief full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=682 https://share.transistor.fm/s/de0a3307 Mon, 31 Oct 2022 12:50:05 -0100 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 3728 This episode covers the latest in federal and state criminal law news, recent Fourth Amendment cases from the Fourth Circuit, new developments in cannabis and drug identification in the state, new state cases on identity theft and going armed to the terror of the public, as well as a review [...] This episode covers the latest in federal and state criminal law news, recent Fourth Amendment cases from the Fourth Circuit, new developments in cannabis and drug identification in the state, new state cases on identity theft and going armed to the terro No 6 6 Episode 6: NC Criminal Debrief full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=689 https://share.transistor.fm/s/80a10925 Mon, 28 Nov 2022 16:37:23 -0100 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 2649 This episode covers recent state and national criminal law news, along with recent criminal decisions from the NC Supreme Court and the NC Court of Appeals. Topics include 911 call analysis, forfeiture of counsel, obstruction of justice, reinstatement of charges dismissed with leave, and cannabis. This episode covers recent state and national criminal law news, along with recent criminal decisions from the NC Supreme Court and the NC Court of Appeals. Topics include 911 call analysis, forfeiture of counsel, obstruction of justice, reinstatement of No 7 7 Episode 7: NC Criminal Debrief full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=758 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6b284b9d Fri, 03 Mar 2023 14:56:31 -0100 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 2784 This episode covers the latest in criminal law, including artificial intelligence and the law, harm reduction laws, khat, the constitutionality of disorderly conducts laws, live-streaming the police, the exclusionary rule at probation, and more. This episode covers the latest in criminal law, including artificial intelligence and the law, harm reduction laws, khat, the constitutionality of disorderly conducts laws, live-streaming the police, the exclusionary rule at probation, and more. No 8 8 Episode 8: NC Criminal Debrief full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=792 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a718aef3 Thu, 15 Jun 2023 18:51:52 +0000 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 2972 This episode discusses the filings at the U.S. Supreme Court in State v. Diaz-Tomas, monetary obligations in criminal cases, recent state legislation, as well as cases on courtroom closures and capacity to proceed. This episode discusses the filings at the U.S. Supreme Court in State v. Diaz-Tomas, monetary obligations in criminal cases, recent state legislation, as well as cases on courtroom closures and capacity to proceed. No 9 9 Episode 9: NC Criminal Debrief full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=797 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5432b25f Thu, 22 Jun 2023 16:01:21 +0000 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 2147 This episode discusses recent legislation, including changes to satellite-based monitoring and a new offense of misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, as well as recent state cases on constructive possession, Harbison error, and expert testimony. This episode discusses recent legislation, including changes to satellite-based monitoring and a new offense of misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, as well as recent state cases on constructive possession, Harbison error, and expert testimony. No 10 10 Episode 10: NC Criminal Debrief full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=825 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ae1df644 Wed, 15 Nov 2023 19:52:34 -0100 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 3624 This episode covers the U.S. Supreme Court’s denial of review in State v. Diaz-Tomas regarding dismissal with leave, the Court’s grant of review in the substitute analyst case of Smith v. Arizona, the North Carolina Supreme Court’s decision in State v. Arthur on drug identification, and recent legislation in the [...] This episode covers the U.S. Supreme Court’s denial of review in State v. Diaz-Tomas regarding dismissal with leave, the Court’s grant of review in the substitute analyst case of Smith v. Arizona, the North Carolina Supreme Court’s decision in State v. Ar No 11 11 Episode 11: NC Criminal Debrief full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=839 https://share.transistor.fm/s/020c3af9 Wed, 10 Apr 2024 17:33:39 +0000 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 3570 This episode highlights recent state search and seizure cases, new state criminal law legislation, prayers for judgment continued (“PJCs”), and more. This episode highlights recent state search and seizure cases, new state criminal law legislation, prayers for judgment continued (“PJCs”), and more. No 12 12 Episode 12: NC Criminal Debrief full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=844 https://share.transistor.fm/s/26e55632 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 13:58:04 +0000 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 3252 This episode discusses recent legislation, including the expansion of the public defender system in the state and felony pleas in district court, along with cases on search and seizure in the age of legal hemp, the Confrontation Clause, plea bargaining, and sentencing. This episode discusses recent legislation, including the expansion of the public defender system in the state and felony pleas in district court, along with cases on search and seizure in the age of legal hemp, the Confrontation Clause, plea bargaining, a No 13 13 Episode 13: NC Criminal Debrief full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=860 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7b079b63 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 19:34:46 +0000 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 3272 This episode covers the first successful Second Amendment challenge to a North Carolina criminal law, evidentiary challenges with marijuana prosecutions, and preservation of motions to suppress. This episode covers the first successful Second Amendment challenge to a North Carolina criminal law, evidentiary challenges with marijuana prosecutions, and preservation of motions to suppress. No 14 14 Episode 14: NC Criminal Debrief full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=892 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a5fa3f7d Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:32:56 -0100 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 2476 This episode covers recent Second Amendment developments from the U.S. Supreme Court and the Fourth Circuit, as well as the U.S. Supreme Court decision on substitute analysts, Smith v. Arizona. This episode covers recent Second Amendment developments from the U.S. Supreme Court and the Fourth Circuit, as well as the U.S. Supreme Court decision on substitute analysts, Smith v. Arizona. No 15 15 Episode 15: NC Criminal Debrief full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=903 https://share.transistor.fm/s/da4b2b73 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 16:19:56 -0100 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 2857 This episode covers the new state crime of sexual extortion, amendments to our state exploitation and disclose of private images offenses, a cannabis update, geofencing warrants, and more. This episode covers the new state crime of sexual extortion, amendments to our state exploitation and disclose of private images offenses, a cannabis update, geofencing warrants, and more. No 16 16 Episode 16: NC Criminal Debrief full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=922 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a3cbb541 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:09:41 -0100 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 3014 This episode covers recent case law developments on plain feel doctrine, probable cause, and pill bottles, constructive possession, failure to store firearms to protect minors, and THC-O. This episode covers recent case law developments on plain feel doctrine, probable cause, and pill bottles, constructive possession, failure to store firearms to protect minors, and THC-O. No 17 17 Episode 17: NC Criminal Debrief full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=933 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5052e5b2 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 17:36:08 -0100 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 3311 This episode covers recent Second Amendment developments, cases addressing challenges to prejudicial and irrelevant evidence, and a North Carolina Supreme Court decision on the Confrontation Clause. This episode covers recent Second Amendment developments, cases addressing challenges to prejudicial and irrelevant evidence, and a North Carolina Supreme Court decision on the Confrontation Clause. No 18 18 Episode 18: NC Criminal Debrief full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=948 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e2c2fea7 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:29:54 -0100 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 3760 This episode discusses recent cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on cannabis, Second Amendment challenges, units of prosecution, and sentencing issues. This episode discusses recent cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on cannabis, Second Amendment challenges, units of prosecution, and sentencing issues. No 19 19 Episode 19: NC Criminal Debrief full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=986 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8c2b80d6 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 13:23:02 +0000 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 3089 This episode covers recent developments in North Carolina regarding juror substitutions during deliberations, self-defense law, and constitutional challenges to NC’s firearm by felon law, as well as the recent en banc decision by the Fourth Circuit on geofencing warrants and more. This episode covers recent developments in North Carolina regarding juror substitutions during deliberations, self-defense law, and constitutional challenges to NC’s firearm by felon law, as well as the recent en banc decision by the Fourth Circuit on geo No 20 20 Episode 20: NC Criminal Debrief full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=1003 https://share.transistor.fm/s/24fadb06 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 20:14:30 +0000 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 2727 This episode covers new state legislation affecting criminal law, including the new crime of exposing a child to a controlled substance and a new cap on the time in which state post-conviction relief can be sought, as well as a recent Confrontation Clause case from the North Carolina Court of [...] This episode covers new state legislation affecting criminal law, including the new crime of exposing a child to a controlled substance and a new cap on the time in which state post-conviction relief can be sought, as well as a recent Confrontation Clause No 21 21 Episode 21: NC Criminal Debrief full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=1022 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0a825b1e Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:32:33 +0000 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 2723 This episode covers recent cases from the North Carolina Court of Appeals and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals on criminal contempt, drug recognition expert testimony, cannabis, and search and seizure. This episode covers recent cases from the North Carolina Court of Appeals and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals on criminal contempt, drug recognition expert testimony, cannabis, and search and seizure. No 22 22 Episode 22: NC Criminal Debrief full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=1053 https://share.transistor.fm/s/94a0cbd3 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:32:40 -0100 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 2934 Episode 22 discusses recent cases from the North Carolina Supreme Court and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals covering North Carolina’s recent adoption of the good faith exception to the exclusionary rule, access to law enforcement recordings by district court defendants, and North Carolina’s felon disenfranchisement law. Episode 22 discusses recent cases from the North Carolina Supreme Court and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals covering North Carolina’s recent adoption of the good faith exception to the exclusionary rule, access to law enforcement recordings by distric No 23 23 Episode 23: NC Criminal Debrief full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=1062 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5a2ba211 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:27:45 -0100 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 3010 This episode covers recent federal developments regarding hemp, as well as recent decisions from the North Carolina Court of Appeals on Good Samaritan immunity, offers of compromise, and fighting words. This episode covers recent federal developments regarding hemp, as well as recent decisions from the North Carolina Court of Appeals on Good Samaritan immunity, offers of compromise, and fighting words. No 24 24 Episode 24: NC Criminal Debrief full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=1093 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ec7cb624 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:51:50 -0100 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 2703 This episode covers recent decisions state and federal cases. Topics include the emergency aid exception to the warrant requirement, free speech issues in criminal cases, substitute analyst issues, and the good faith exception to the exclusionary rule. This episode covers recent decisions state and federal cases. Topics include the emergency aid exception to the warrant requirement, free speech issues in criminal cases, substitute analyst issues, and the good faith exception to the exclusionary rule. No 25 25 Episode 25: NC Criminal Debrief full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=1125 https://share.transistor.fm/s/12a572a4 Mon, 11 May 2026 19:39:41 +0000 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 3192 This episode covers federal reclassification efforts on marijuana and certain psychedelics, as well as recent cases on digital privacy, tenant privacy, and increased punishment following a successful appeal. This episode covers federal reclassification efforts on marijuana and certain psychedelics, as well as recent cases on digital privacy, tenant privacy, and increased punishment following a successful appeal. No