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Case Information: 2026-001799
Court:Court of AppealsClassification:Appeal - General Sessions - Other
Short Title:The State v. Matthew DrakefordCase Status:Pending
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Filed Date:08/12/2026Oral Argument Date:
Disposition Date:Disposition Type:
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Lower Court or Tribunal:Lancaster (2025GS2900638, 2026GS2901286, 2026GS2901287)

- Party Information
Appellate RoleParty NameFormerAttorney(s)
AppellantMatthew DrakefordNWanda H. Carter
Melvin Wayne Cockrell, III
RespondentThe StateNAlan McCrory Wilson
Mark Reynolds Farthing
Kaitlyn Marie Easler
Jessica Marie Russo

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Event Information
Filed DateEvent InformationDoc
09/14/2026Correspondence - Outgoing (Send Guilty Plea Explanation to Client Letter)
09/11/2026Deficiency - Correction
09/11/2026Amended Notice of Appeal (Criminal) - Initial
09/02/2026Deficiency - Deficiency Letter Sent (Guilty Plea Explanation)
08/26/2026Amended Notice of Appeal (Criminal) - Initial
08/26/2026Deficiency - Corrections
08/13/2026Deficiency - Deficiency Letter Sent (Order and Guilty Plea)
08/13/2026Correspondence - Outgoing (Initial Letter)
08/12/2026Notice of Appeal (Criminal) - Initial