On Sept 29, 2017 in a 4-3 decision, the Supreme Court reversed the armed robbery conviction of a suspect who provided an incriminating statement to police officers while in the hospital under a civil commitment order. The officers failed to advise him of his Miranda rights. Justice Hudson, joined by Justices Jackson, Beasley, and Morgan, concluded that the defendant was subjected to a custodial interrogation and entitled to receive a Miranda warning. Justice Ervin, joined by justices Martin and Newby, dissented.

In the first round of briefing in the Supreme Court, Disability Rights North Carolina and NCAJ jointly filed an amicus brief supporting defendant’s position. The amicus brief by John Rittelmeyer and NCAJ member Anne Bleyman focused on the particular vulnerability of those who are involuntarily committed. Congratulations to NCAJ member Anne Gomez and the Office of Appellate Defender on a well-deserved win.

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NCAJ Honors Champions of Justice; New Board Members Elected, June 19, 2017
 

NC Advocates for Justice Elects Local Criminal Defense Attorney as 2017-2018 President, June 19, 2017

NC Advocates for Justice Elects New Leadership This Weekend, June 19, 2017

Chris Fialko Re-Nominated to NC Sentencing and Policy Advisory Commission, April 27, 2017

NCAJ Opposition to House Bill 239: Eliminating Court of Appeals Seats

 

Dec 20, 2016 Press Release: NC Advocates for Justice Supports Full Repeal of HB2 and HB169

 

NC Advocates for Justice Supports Full Repeal of HB2 and HB169, December 20, 2016
 

Why Court-packing is a Mistake: NCAJ Letter to NC Legislators

 

Protect Judicial Independence - Don't Pack the Supreme Court, December 7, 2016

(prweb version here)

 

NC Advocates for Justice Elects Local Criminal Defense Attorney as 2016-2017 President, June 20, 2016

NCAJ Honors Champions of Justice; New Board Members Elected, June 20, 2016

NC Advocates for Justice Elects New Leadership This Weekend, June 20, 2016

Charlotte, NC attorney Bartina Edwards  on HB2 - WSHA 88.9 FM’s Up Front radio talk show, April 10, 2016

Woman in age discrimination lawsuit says HB 2 causing more trouble, WBTV News, April 11, 2016

Man fired by bank says HB 2 limits legal options, WCNC News, April 11, 2016

Employment law advocates in NC hope for HB 2 changes, News & Observer, April 9, 2016

NC Professor explains implications of HB 2, WNCN News, April 7, 2016

Beyond bathrooms, HB 2 closes access to courtrooms, News & Observer, April 9, 2016

NC Bathroom Law Narrows Wrongful Termination Claims, Wall Street Journal, April 7, 2016

Jon Wall: The hidden danger of HB2, Greensboro Record, April 3, 3016

NC woman suing for age discrimination gets caught up in HB2 bill fallout, WNCN, April 1, 2016 

Lawyers Say House Bill 2 Limitations Go Beyond what McCrory, supporters claim, Winston-Salem Journal, April 1, 2016

Dozens rally at Executive Mansion in support of HB2, March 31, 2016 

HB2 Affects Everyone with a Paycheck, Fox 46, March 30, 2016

HB2 eliminates cause of action for workplace discrimination, NC Lawyers Weekly, March 30, 2016
 

Law Strips Employees' Right to Sue over Any Discrimination, Carolina Public Press, March 28, 2016

Lawmakers make it harder for fired workers to sue, WRAL, March 24, 2016

 

North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ) Hosts Complimentary Naturalization Clinic in Raleigh, March 21, 2016
 

Eugenics Compensation "No Record" Case Argued at the NC Court of Appeals, UNC School of Law Blog, December 3, 2015

 (additional information available at ncaj.com/eugenics)

 

NC Advocates for Justice Members Organize Annual Food Drive Across North Carolina, November 12, 2015
 

NCAJ Board Passes Resolution Aimed at Ending Mass Incarceration
           (additional information available at ncaj.com/massincarceration)

 

North Carolina Advocates for Justice elect Chris Nichols (’91, JD ’94) as president, WFU School of Law, June 2015

 

Leaders Recognized for Commitment to Justice; New Board Members Elected, June 15, 2015
 

NC Advocates for Justice Elects New Leadership This Weekend, June 15, 2015

NC Advocates for Justice elects local attorney as President for coming year, June 15, 2015

 

NC Trial Lawyers Fighting for Eugenics Victims Pro Bono, March 13, 2015
 

NCAJ Members Honored as NC Super Lawyers and Rising Stars!

 

NC public defenders rally against racial disparities in justice system, Jan 16, 2015

 

NCAJ State-Wide Food Drive for the Hungry is a Success: 10,000 Pounds of Food Donated, Dec 19, 2014

 

NC Attorneys Lead Statewide Food Drive For Hungry, November 13, 2014

NC Trial Lawyers to Represent Eugenics Victims Pro Bono, March 31, 2014