State legislators will begin meeting this weekend to hash out the differences between the House and Senate budgets. The House budget, thought not perfect, includes important investments that will improve the lives of children and help working families deal with these tough economic times. This is in stark contrast to the Senate budget, which cuts [...]
Hood lost, the post here is no longer relevant. But he’s not gone, like Satan he continues to walk this earth.
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And… higher property values in the historic district mean higher property taxes and higher homeowner’s insurance policy costs — for those who bought houses as homes, and not as investments. Speaking of higher taxes for [...]
To quote today’s Washington Daily News article:
Later, Richardson added, “I’m an elected official; I’m entitled to more information than the general public.”
How scary is that? Once again, Hood Richardson and Stan Deatherage believe they are entitled to more than the average citizen.
RE: Adoption and privacy laws in North Carolina. Let’s review NC State Statutes, [...]
Chapter 50C.
Civil No‑Contact Orders.
§ 50C‑1. Definitions.
The following definitions apply in this Chapter:
(1) Abuse. – To physically or mentally harm, harass, intimidate, or interfere with the personal liberty of another.
(2) Civil no‑contact order. – An order granted under this Chapter, which includes a [...]
Chapter 1A.
Rules of Civil Procedure.
§ 1A‑1. Rules of Civil Procedure.
The Rules of Civil Procedure are as follows:
Article 1.
Scope of Rules–One Form of Action.
Rule 1. Scope of rules.
These rules shall govern the procedure in the superior and district courts of the State of North Carolina in all actions and proceedings of a civil nature [...]
Chapter 50B.
Domestic Violence.
§ 50B‑1. Domestic violence; definition.
(a) Domestic violence means the commission of one or more of the following acts upon an aggrieved party or upon a minor child residing with or in the custody of the aggrieved party by a person with whom the aggrieved party has [...]
Chapter 15.
Criminal Procedure.
Article 1.
General Provisions.
§ 15‑1. Statute of limitations for misdemeanors.
The crimes of deceit and malicious mischief, and the crime of petit larceny where the value of the property does not exceed five dollars ($5.00), and all misdemeanors except malicious misdemeanors, shall be presented or found by the grand jury within two years after [...]
Chapter 14.
Criminal Law.
SUBCHAPTER I. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
Article 1.
Felonies and Misdemeanors.
§ 14‑1. Felonies and misdemeanors defined.
A felony is a crime which:
(1) Was a felony at common law;
(2) Is or may be punishable by death;
(3) Is or may be [...]
Declaration of Rights
NORTH CAROLINA STATE CONSTITUTION
PREAMBLE
We, the people of the State of North Carolina, grateful to Almighty God, the Sovereign Ruler of Nations, for the preservation of the American Union and the existence of our civil, political and religious liberties, and acknowledging our dependence upon Him for the continuance of those blessings to us and [...]
Chapter 15A.
Criminal Procedure Act.
SUBCHAPTER I. GENERAL.
Article 1.
Definitions and General Provisions.
§§ 15A‑1 through 15A‑100. Reserved for future codification purposes.
§ 15A‑101. Definitions.
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following words have the listed meanings:
(1) Appeal. – When used in a general context, the term “appeal” also includes appellate review [...]