He can only receive a maximum of 20 years then he is out again.
Are you sure about that? Is it possible that he can receive multiple counts of the crime and have the sentences served serially instead of concurrently? Typically the DA tries to list every conceivable crime, each carrying a penalty, and then if they can prove he molested more than once -- just sayin'. The crime of internet posting and the crime of solicitation seem to be different from the molestation itself. Plus, he confessed to more than one incident while online during the sting. I hope the prosecutor can make all of it stick -- and then some.
Any NC legal FReepers care to comment?