North Carolina can distinguish itself by cleaning up its criminal code. A pair of national experts offered that assessment during a recent visit to Raleigh.
Published: Thursday, October 31st, 2019 @ 4:28 am
By: Carolina Journal
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If North Carolina’s nebulous criminal code isn’t confusing enough, the “elephant” metaphors lawmakers use to describe them are even less enlightening.
Published: Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019 @ 12:39 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
Published: Saturday, September 7th, 2019 @ 2:29 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Session Law 2019-198: Criminal Law Reform became law this month. It marks an important step forward for criminal law reform.
Published: Monday, September 2nd, 2019 @ 11:17 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Because Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and the Republican-led North Carolina General Assembly have remained deadlocked for weeks over passage of a new state budget, you might think nothing much of consequence is happening in Raleigh.
Published: Tuesday, August 20th, 2019 @ 11:10 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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North Carolina’s effort to rewrite the state’s criminal code continues making gradual progress.
Published: Friday, August 9th, 2019 @ 1:45 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Senate Bill 584, Criminal Law Reform, is another attempt to clean up North Carolina’s mishmash of criminal laws. Picking through the disarray is proving a slow process for lawmakers.
Published: Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019 @ 8:14 am
By: Carolina Journal
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We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
Published: Monday, July 22nd, 2019 @ 7:23 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
Published: Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019 @ 12:44 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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North Carolina’s criminal code is a muddled, archaic monstrosity. The laws that govern criminal behavior are often unclear, encouraging senseless litigation and allowing bad actors to slip through the cracks.
Published: Thursday, June 20th, 2019 @ 1:02 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
Published: Thursday, April 25th, 2019 @ 3:58 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
Published: Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019 @ 11:33 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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This year, Coles and the trafficking commission have introduced statewide legislation that, among many other things, would provide post-conviction relief for survivors who are charged with minor crimes while being trafficked
Published: Saturday, March 16th, 2019 @ 10:12 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act would mandate doctors attempt to save born-alive infants instead of allowing them to die.
Published: Sunday, March 3rd, 2019 @ 9:30 am
By: Daily Wire
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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo speaks during a press conference at his Midtown Manhattan office, September 14, 2018 in New York City.
Published: Thursday, January 31st, 2019 @ 3:21 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Last month, I wrote about Session Law 2018-69: An Act to Assist the Criminal Law Recodification Working Group, which had just been unanimously approved by both houses of the North Carolina General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Cooper.
Published: Wednesday, September 12th, 2018 @ 8:19 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The September jobs report continues America's economic winning streak under President Trump, evidenced by strong job creation, rising wages, rapid business growth, soaring consumer confidence, and increased manufacturing activity.
Published: Tuesday, September 11th, 2018 @ 5:47 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Gov. Roy Cooper has signed a bill into law that begins cleaning up North Carolina's criminal code
Published: Monday, July 9th, 2018 @ 8:36 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Two weeks ago, both houses of the N.C. General Assembly voted unanimously to approve House Bill 379: An Act to Assist the Criminal Law Recodification Working Group
Published: Sunday, July 1st, 2018 @ 2:54 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Last week, both chambers of the N.C. General Assembly unanimously approved House Bill 379: An Act to Assist the Criminal Law Recodification Working Group
Published: Monday, June 25th, 2018 @ 5:34 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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A bill to begin overhauling North Carolina's criminal code is one step closer to passage
Published: Monday, June 25th, 2018 @ 4:53 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Some North Carolina lawmakers are looking to simplify the state's complex criminal code
Published: Thursday, June 21st, 2018 @ 5:55 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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In the N.C. Senate Judiciary Committee today, Andy Wells (R-42) introduced an important and valuable piece of legislation in the form a proposed committee substitute for House Bill 379
Published: Thursday, June 7th, 2018 @ 2:50 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The N.C. General Assembly is scheduled to return for the 2018 short legislative session on Wednesday, May 16
Published: Sunday, May 6th, 2018 @ 11:11 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
Published: Monday, April 23rd, 2018 @ 5:14 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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North Carolina's criminal statutes are bloated but not beyond repair, a top legal expert says
Published: Tuesday, April 10th, 2018 @ 4:30 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
Published: Sunday, October 8th, 2017 @ 9:28 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The General Assembly reconvenes Friday for another special session, primarily designated for redistricting business
Published: Saturday, August 19th, 2017 @ 1:55 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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It's entirely possible for people to commit a crime in North Carolina without even realizing it
Published: Friday, August 11th, 2017 @ 10:42 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The 2017 legislative long session is over. Kind of. In the wee hours of June 30, on the eve of the new fiscal year, the General Assembly adjourned, only to schedule encore sessions in August and September
Published: Sunday, July 30th, 2017 @ 5:49 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Round one of this year's legislative session is over. But they'll be back
Published: Sunday, July 2nd, 2017 @ 8:57 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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North Carolina's criminal code is out of control, but lawmakers are ready to rein it in
Published: Friday, June 30th, 2017 @ 6:49 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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It came across as an offhand comment, not designed to sway colleagues to vote one way or another
Published: Thursday, June 1st, 2017 @ 9:56 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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