Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/turning-states Turning State's is a podcast for North Carolina prosecutors and others interested in the criminal justice system in North Carolina. It is hosted by Joseph L. Hyde, prosecutor advisor with the University of North Carolina School of Government, and Jonathan Holbrook, director of training with the North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys. The podcast follows the format of a case update. Each episode features Hyde and Holbrook discussing a few criminal cases recently decided by North Carolina appellate courts. Listeners can expect to stay up to date on relevant criminal caselaw and receive expert advice on how this caselaw can inform and advance other prosecutions. Turning State's is produced in the recording studio at the University of North Carolina School of Government. The podcast is a collaboration between the School of Government and the Conference of District Attorneys. © SOG Podcasts 0da355f1-bb4d-522a-9a7e-9436fa74088a yes en-us Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:38:06 +0000 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:39:05 +0000 https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/series/turning-states/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/5Su_jr16G5q4RuJUTzvtf_Qk_PIC-wuq_U6RL-XnIJU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kNDU0/ZGI3MTE1YWM2Yjhl/YjY4NThlZDJkOTE5/ZTc2Zi5wbmc.jpg https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/series/turning-states/ serial SOG Podcasts Turning State's is a podcast for North Carolina prosecutors and others interested in the criminal justice system in North Carolina. It is hosted by Joseph L. Hyde, prosecutor advisor with the University of North Carolina School of Government, and Jonathan Holbrook, director of training with the North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys. The podcast follows the format of a case update. Each episode features Hyde and Holbrook discussing a few criminal cases recently decided by North Carolina appellate courts. Listeners can expect to stay up to date on relevant criminal caselaw and receive expert advice on how this caselaw can inform and advance other prosecutions. Turning State's is produced in the recording studio at the University of North Carolina School of Government. The podcast is a collaboration between the School of Government and the Conference of District Attorneys. Turning State's is a podcast for North Carolina prosecutors and others interested in the criminal justice system in North Carolina. SOG Podcasts No No 1 1 Episode 1: Little, Pierce, and Thomas full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=871 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a8d3925f Wed, 16 Oct 2024 17:17:17 +0000 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 2128 In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on September 3, 2024. In State v. Little, COA23-410, the Court of Appeals held the odor and smell of marijuana alone provide probable cause for a search. In State v. Pierce, No COA23-348, the Court of Appeals [...] In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on September 3, 2024. In State v. Little, COA23-410, the Court of Appeals held the odor and smell of marijuana alone provide probable cause for a search. No 2 2 Episode 2: Evans and Wilkins full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=880 https://share.transistor.fm/s/66783af6 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:02:47 -0100 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 1651 In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss two cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on September 17, 2024. In State v. Evans, COA23-1160, the Court of Appeals addressed the defendant’s challenge to the State’s evidence of larceny by an employee, concluding there was sufficient evidence of an intent [...] In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss two cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on September 17, 2024. In State v. Evans, COA23-1160, the Court of Appeals addressed the defendant’s challenge to the State’s evidence of larceny by an emp No 3 3 Episode 3: Jackson, Reber, and Shiene full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=887 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b646e9cd Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:31:58 -0100 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 1882 In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on October 1, 2024, all of them involving issues of search and seizure. In State v. Jackson, COA23-637, the Court of Appeals concluded the defendant’s consent to search his car was not involuntary [...] In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on October 1, 2024, all of them involving issues of search and seizure. In State v. Jackson, COA23-637, the Court of Appeals concluded the defendant’s co No 4 4 Episode 4: Ellison, Hunt, and Moore full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=897 https://share.transistor.fm/s/28a1359c Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:29:54 -0100 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 2085 In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on October 15, 2024. In State v. Ellison, COA24-30, the Court of Appeals upheld a search warrant despite the inclusion of photographs depicting the wrong address. In State v. Hunt, COA23-890, the Court [...] In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on October 15, 2024. In State v. Ellison, COA24-30, the Court of Appeals upheld a search warrant despite the inclusion of photographs depicting the wrong No 5 5 Episode 5: Burris, Graves, and Little full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=908 https://share.transistor.fm/s/68191444 Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:18:12 -0100 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 2028 In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina appellate courts in October and November 2024. In State v. Burris, 198A23, the North Carolina Supreme Court affirmed an opinion of the North Carolina Court of Appeals that found no error in the denial of the [...] In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina appellate courts in October and November 2024. In State v. Burris, 198A23, the North Carolina Supreme Court affirmed an opinion of the North Carolina Court of Appeals tha No 6 6 Episode 6: Lancaster, Myers, and Teel full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=912 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3b6b328e Wed, 08 Jan 2025 15:21:16 -0100 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 1959 ***Language Warning*** In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on November 19, 2024. In State v. Lancaster, COA24-152, the Court of Appeals found no error in the trial court’s holding the defendant in criminal contempt twice for swearing at the judge (the [...] ***Language Warning*** In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on November 19, 2024. In State v. Lancaster, COA24-152, the Court of Appeals found no error in the trial court’s holding the defen No 7 7 Episode 7: Clark, Vaughn, and Garmon full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=915 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2379c923 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:19:14 -0100 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 1908 In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on December 3, 2024. In State v. Clark, COA23-1133, the Court of Appeals applied Smith v. Arizona, 602 U.S. 779 (2024), and concluded the trial court erred by admitting the testimony of a [...] In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on December 3, 2024. In State v. Clark, COA23-1133, the Court of Appeals applied Smith v. Arizona, 602 U.S. 779 (2024), and concluded the trial court err No 8 8 Episode 8: Reel, Carwile, and Stollings full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=928 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4df2d8cc Mon, 10 Feb 2025 16:10:05 -0100 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 2259 In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on December 17, 2024. In State v. Reel, COA23-711, the Court of Appeals rejected the defendant’s challenge to a warrantless search of his home based on exigent circumstances. In State v. Carwile, COA23-885, [...] In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on December 17, 2024. In State v. Reel, COA23-711, the Court of Appeals rejected the defendant’s challenge to a warrantless search of his home based on e No 9 9 Episode 9: Wilson, Farook, and Williams full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=937 https://share.transistor.fm/s/66678278 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 14:30:43 -0100 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 2003 In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on December 31, 2024. In State v. Wilson, COA23-1031, the Court of Appeals awarded the defendant a new trial where the trial court instructed the jury on the theory of kidnapping that was not alleged [...] In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on December 31, 2024. In State v. Wilson, COA23-1031, the Court of Appeals awarded the defendant a new trial where the trial court instructed the jury on No 10 10 Episode 10: Hicks, Davenport, and Lacure full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=942 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0ee775e4 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:42:01 -0100 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 1973 In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases about digital evidence decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on December 31, 2024, and January 15, 2025. In State v. Hicks, COA20-665-2, the Court of Appeals held the defendant was entitled to a new trial based on the erroneous [...] In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases about digital evidence decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on December 31, 2024, and January 15, 2025. In State v. Hicks, COA20-665-2, the Court of Appeals held the defendant was entitled t No 11 11 Episode 11: Lester, Boyd, and Spry full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=953 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7dcdc3df Mon, 24 Mar 2025 12:46:01 -0100 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 2028 In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina appellate courts in January and February 2025. In State v. Lester, 293PA23-2, the North Carolina Supreme Court held the Confrontation Clause is not violated by the introduction of machine generated raw data, particularly call detail records. [...] In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina appellate courts in January and February 2025. In State v. Lester, 293PA23-2, the North Carolina Supreme Court held the Confrontation Clause is not violated by the introd No 12 12 Episode 12: Nanes, Greenfield, and Velasco full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=958 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b0d65bb9 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 18:49:43 +0000 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 2151 In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on February 19, 2025. In State v. Nanes, COA24-487, the Court of Appeals upheld the constitutionality of G.S. 14-415.1, criminalizing possession of a firearm by a felon. In State v. Greenfield, COA23-597, the [...] In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on February 19, 2025. In State v. Nanes, COA24-487, the Court of Appeals upheld the constitutionality of G.S. 14-415.1, criminalizing possession of a fir No 13 13 Episode 13: Fearns and Ruffin full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=964 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7d003b5b Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:52:24 +0000 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 1887 In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss two cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on March 5, 2025. In State v. Fearns, COA23-650, the Court of Appeals held that, when the defendant’s pretrial motion to dismiss was heard by one judge, who rendered a ruling from the bench [...] In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss two cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on March 5, 2025. In State v. Fearns, COA23-650, the Court of Appeals held that, when the defendant’s pretrial motion to dismiss was heard by one judge, wh No 14 14 Episode 14: Windseth, Fuller, and McGirt full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=969 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bae102c3 Mon, 12 May 2025 18:24:15 +0000 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 2256 In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on March 19, 2025. In State v. Windseth, COA24-718, the Court of Appeals found that still images from an ATM surveillance video were properly authenticated as a business record. In State v. Fuller, [...] In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on March 19, 2025. In State v. Windseth, COA24-718, the Court of Appeals found that still images from an ATM surveillance video were properly authenticat No 15 15 Episode 15: Fenner, Capps, and Ervin full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=974 https://share.transistor.fm/s/788ea170 Thu, 29 May 2025 15:32:46 +0000 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 2071 In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Appellate Courts in March and April 2025. In State v. Fenner, 289PA23 (N.C. Mar. 21, 2025), the North Carolina Supreme Court held that the trial court complied with the colloquy required by G.S. 15A-1242 despite a [...] In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Appellate Courts in March and April 2025. In State v. Fenner, 289PA23 (N.C. Mar. 21, 2025), the North Carolina Supreme Court held that the trial court complied with the c No 16 16 Episode 16: Peters, Watlington, and Bryant full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=980 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3c827725 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:16:08 +0000 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 1995 In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on April 16, 2025. In State v. Peters, COA24-475, the Court of Appeals concluded that the trial court’s findings on the defendant’s motion to suppress did not resolve the question of whether the defendant [...] In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on April 16, 2025. In State v. Peters, COA24-475, the Court of Appeals concluded that the trial court’s findings on the defendant’s motion to suppress di No 17 17 Episode 17: Meadows, Ducker, and Townsend full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=992 https://share.transistor.fm/s/de06b091 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:01:52 +0000 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 2110 In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals in May 2025. In State v. Meadows, COA24-149 (N.C. Ct. App. May 7, 2025), the Court of Appeals awarded a new trial where defense counsel impliedly admitted the defendant’s guilt to the jury [...] In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals in May 2025. In State v. Meadows, COA24-149 (N.C. Ct. App. May 7, 2025), the Court of Appeals awarded a new trial where defense counsel impliedly admitte No 18 18 Episode 18: Chambers, Bowman, and Joyner full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=998 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a36a1b5a Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:33:08 +0000 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 2018 In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Appellate Courts in May 2025. In State v. Chambers, No. 56PA24 (N.C. May 23, 2025), the Supreme Court held that substitution of a juror after deliberations have begun (per G.S. 15A-1215(a)) does not violate a defendant’s [...] In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Appellate Courts in May 2025. In State v. Chambers, No. 56PA24 (N.C. May 23, 2025), the Supreme Court held that substitution of a juror after deliberations have begun (pe No 19 19 Episode 19: Arrington, Gardner, and Owens full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=1010 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b8b050f7 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 16:36:22 +0000 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 1875 In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on June 4, 2025. In State v. Arrington, COA24-688 (N.C. Ct. App. June 4, 2025), the Court of Appeals found no impropriety when the prosecutor told the jury that a State’s witness was [...] In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on June 4, 2025. In State v. Arrington, COA24-688 (N.C. Ct. App. June 4, 2025), the Court of Appeals found no impropriety when the prosecutor told the ju No 20 20 Episode 20: Tate and Gault full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=1017 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0de2ba94 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 18:51:29 +0000 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 1670 In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss two cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on June 18, 2025. In State v. Tate, COA24-450 (N.C. Ct. App. June 18, 2025), the Court of Appeals rejected the defendant’s Confrontation Clause challenge to the trial court’s admission of DNA results absent an opportunity [...] In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss two cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on June 18, 2025. In State v. Tate, COA24-450 (N.C. Ct. App. June 18, 2025), the Court of Appeals rejected the defendant’s Confrontation Clause challenge t No 21 21 Episode 21: Gilbert, Tadlock, and Wingate full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=1027 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6935039e Thu, 04 Sep 2025 14:24:22 +0000 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 2133 In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on July 2, 2025. In State v. Gilbert, No. COA25-32 (N.C. Ct. App. July 2, 2025), the Court of Appeals held that it was improper for the prosecutor during closing argument to refer [...] In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on July 2, 2025. In State v. Gilbert, No. COA25-32 (N.C. Ct. App. July 2, 2025), the Court of Appeals held that it was improper for the prosecutor during No 22 22 Episode 22: Upchurch, Venable, and Moore full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=1029 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ffbf6c49 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 16:22:51 +0000 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 2111 In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on July 2 and July 16, 2025. In State v. Upchurch, No. COA24-460 (N.C. Ct. App. July 2, 2025), the Court of Appeals found no error in the denial of the defendant’s motion [...] In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on July 2 and July 16, 2025. In State v. Upchurch, No. COA24-460 (N.C. Ct. App. July 2, 2025), the Court of Appeals found no error in the denial of the d No 23 23 Episode 23: Jenkins, Jones, & Wright full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=1037 https://share.transistor.fm/s/231d092c Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:16:29 +0000 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 1740 In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on August 6, 2025. In State v. Jenkins, No. COA24-889 (N.C. Ct. App. Aug. 6, 2025), the Court of Appeals construed the some-other-provision-of-law clause of G.S. 14-34.10 to preclude sentencing a defendant on [...] In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on August 6, 2025. In State v. Jenkins, No. COA24-889 (N.C. Ct. App. Aug. 6, 2025), the Court of Appeals construed the some-other-provision-of-law clause No 24 24 Episode 24: McCall, Council, and Wright full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=1043 https://share.transistor.fm/s/20829862 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:14:48 -0100 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 1923 In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by North Carolina appellate courts on August 20 and 22, 2025. In State v. McCall, COA24-779 (N.C. Ct. App. Aug. 20, 2025), the Court of Appeals held that the State may use evidence of the defendant’s pre-arrest silence as substantive evidence [...] In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by North Carolina appellate courts on August 20 and 22, 2025. In State v. McCall, COA24-779 (N.C. Ct. App. Aug. 20, 2025), the Court of Appeals held that the State may use evidence of the defe No 25 25 Episode 25: Powell, Watkins, and Quiterio-Morrison full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=1048 https://share.transistor.fm/s/91fad838 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:10:33 -0100 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 1854 In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on September 3, 2025. In State v. Powell, No. COA24-556 (N.C. Ct. App. Sept. 3, 2025), the Court of Appeals awarded the defendant a new trial when the trial court erred by failing [...] In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on September 3, 2025. In State v. Powell, No. COA24-556 (N.C. Ct. App. Sept. 3, 2025), the Court of Appeals awarded the defendant a new trial when the tr No 26 26 Episode 26: Chafen, Thomas, and Creed full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=1058 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cc37d739 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:57:19 -0100 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 1989 In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on September 17, 2025. In State v. Chafen, No. COA24-1030 (N.C. Ct. App. Sept. 17, 2025), the Court of Appeals found no error when there was insufficient evidence to raise a bona fide [...] In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on September 17, 2025. In State v. Chafen, No. COA24-1030 (N.C. Ct. App. Sept. 17, 2025), the Court of Appeals found no error when there was insufficient No 27 27 Episode 27: Lamm, Ramsey, and Pardo full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=1067 https://share.transistor.fm/s/47f46812 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:24:49 -0100 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 2026 In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on Oct. 1, 2025. In State v. Lamm, No. COA24-982 (N.C. Ct. App. Oct. 1, 2025), the Court of Appeals held that a prior acquittal did not collaterally estop the State from presenting [...] In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on Oct. 1, 2025. In State v. Lamm, No. COA24-982 (N.C. Ct. App. Oct. 1, 2025), the Court of Appeals held that a prior acquittal did not collaterally esto No 28 28 Episode 28: Chemuti, Wilson, and Rogers full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=1071 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ffb7f447 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:13:03 -0100 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 2315 In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Supreme Court on Oct. 17, 2025. In State v. Chemuti, No. 282PA24 (N.C. Oct. 17, 2025), the Supreme Court ruled that defendants cannot compel the production of body camera footage and other recordings in the custody [...] In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Supreme Court on Oct. 17, 2025. In State v. Chemuti, No. 282PA24 (N.C. Oct. 17, 2025), the Supreme Court ruled that defendants cannot compel the production of body camera No 29 29 Episode 29: Barthel, Wilson, and Hickman full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=1077 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9e9286fa Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:46:09 -0100 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 1751 In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on November 5, 2025. In State v. Barthel, No. COA25-159 (N.C. Ct. App. Nov. 5, 2025), the Court of Appeals vacated the defendant’s convictions arising from the display of a vulgar banner at [...] In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on November 5, 2025. In State v. Barthel, No. COA25-159 (N.C. Ct. App. Nov. 5, 2025), the Court of Appeals vacated the defendant’s convictions arising fr No 30 30 Episode 30: Johnson, Vaughn, and Mathews full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=1083 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dbbd23e5 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 20:48:55 -0100 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 1627 In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on November 5 and 19, 2025. In State v. Johnson, No. COA24-1126 (N.C. Ct. App. Nov. 5, 2025), the Court of Appeals found no error in the denial of the defendant’s request for [...] In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on November 5 and 19, 2025. In State v. Johnson, No. COA24-1126 (N.C. Ct. App. Nov. 5, 2025), the Court of Appeals found no error in the denial of the de No 31 31 Episode 31: Kleist, Allen, and McKoy full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=1088 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cefefc95 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:05:18 -0100 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 2083 In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on December 3, 2025. In State v. Kleist, No. COA24-677 (N.C. Ct. App. Dec. 3, 2025), the Court of Appeals found insufficient evidence of aiding and abetting child sex crimes and felony child [...] In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on December 3, 2025. In State v. Kleist, No. COA24-677 (N.C. Ct. App. Dec. 3, 2025), the Court of Appeals found insufficient evidence of aiding and abett No 32 32 Episode 32: Calderon, Allison, and Ford full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=1098 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7a6817b5 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:13:27 -0100 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 2257 In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Supreme Court on December 12, 2025. In State v. Calderon, No. 238A23 (N.C. Dec. 12, 2025), the Supreme Court applied the distinct-interruption test and found sufficient evidence to support three separate convictions for indecent liberties with [...] In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Supreme Court on December 12, 2025. In State v. Calderon, No. 238A23 (N.C. Dec. 12, 2025), the Supreme Court applied the distinct-interruption test and found sufficient e No 33 33 Episode 33: White, Leggett, and Phillips full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=1105 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4ff47d9e Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:33:02 -0100 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 2366 In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on January 7, 2026. In State v. White, No. COA25-470 (N.C. Ct. App. Jan. 7, 2026), the Court of Appeals found no error in the denial of the defendant’s motion to suppress when [...] In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on January 7, 2026. In State v. White, No. COA25-470 (N.C. Ct. App. Jan. 7, 2026), the Court of Appeals found no error in the denial of the defendant’s m No 34 34 Episode 34: Oaks, Braswell, and Robinson full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=1110 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e6de746c Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:21:00 +0000 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 2416 In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on January 7 and January 21 of 2026. In State v. Oakes, No. COA25-247 (N.C. Ct. App. Jan. 7, 2026), the Court of Appeals concluded that a voicemail was sufficiently authenticated by voice [...] In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on January 7 and January 21 of 2026. In State v. Oakes, No. COA25-247 (N.C. Ct. App. Jan. 7, 2026), the Court of Appeals concluded that a voicemail was s No 35 35 Episode 35: Gibbon, Toomer, and Julius full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=1115 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3d5d278 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:30:53 +0000 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 2249 In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Caroline Court of Appeals on February 4, 2026. In State v. Gibbon, No. COA25-415 (N.C. Ct. App. Feb 4, 2026), the Court of Appeals found the prosecutor conducted the necessary investigation between presentment and indictment by reviewing [...] In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Caroline Court of Appeals on February 4, 2026. In State v. Gibbon, No. COA25-415 (N.C. Ct. App. Feb 4, 2026), the Court of Appeals found the prosecutor conducted the necessary inv No 36 36 Episode 36: Cooke, Villareal, and Sanchez full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=1120 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aaa53948 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:55:36 +0000 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 2012 In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on February 18, 2026. In State v. Cooke, No. COA25-527 (N.C. Ct. App. Feb. 18, 2026), the Court of Appeals vacated the judgment where the trial court proceeded without first determining that the [...] In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on February 18, 2026. In State v. Cooke, No. COA25-527 (N.C. Ct. App. Feb. 18, 2026), the Court of Appeals vacated the judgment where the trial court pro No 37 37 Episode 37: Barbour, Hollis, and Hunt full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=1129 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4330ad4a Tue, 12 May 2026 14:00:31 +0000 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 2262 In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on March 4, 2026. In State v. Barbour, COA24-664 (N.C. Ct. App. Mar. 4, 2026), the Court of Appeals held the State presented sufficient evidence contradicting the defendant’s castle doctrine defense to warrant [...] In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on March 4, 2026. In State v. Barbour, COA24-664 (N.C. Ct. App. Mar. 4, 2026), the Court of Appeals held the State presented sufficient evidence contradi No 38 38 Episode 38: Butler, Smathers, and Sloan full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=1134 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba418949 Thu, 28 May 2026 14:32:29 +0000 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 2222 In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on March 18, 2026. In State v. Butler, No. COA25-9 (N.C. Ct. App. March 18, 2026), the Court of Appeals found insufficient evidence of serious bodily injury to support a conviction for assault [...] In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Court of Appeals on March 18, 2026. In State v. Butler, No. COA25-9 (N.C. Ct. App. March 18, 2026), the Court of Appeals found insufficient evidence of serious bodily inj No 39 39 Episode 39: Cole, Williams, and Thomas full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=1140 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f40d1096 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:41:32 +0000 SOG Podcasts SOG Podcasts 2094 In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Appellate Courts in March and April 2026. In State v. Cole, No. COA24-563 (N.C. Ct. App. April 1, 2026), the Court of Appeals found no error in the trial court’s instructing the jury on the felony [...] In this episode, Hyde and Holbrook discuss three cases decided by the North Carolina Appellate Courts in March and April 2026. In State v. Cole, No. COA24-563 (N.C. Ct. App. April 1, 2026), the Court of Appeals found no error in the trial court’s instruct No