This cause is before the Court upon defendant's notice of appeal and upon defendant's petition for discretionary review under G.S. 7A-31.
1. Defendant's notice of appeal is DIMISSED.
2. Defendant's petition for discretionary review is ALLOWED, with review limited to a consideration of the following question:
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