To: FF578
The Supreme Court has ruled that common law crimes no longer have any effect.
Nearly all states have codified the common law crimes, in their common law forms. However, they must be codified. Common law crimes like "misprision of felony" and the like, which were/are crimes under common law, but were not incorporated into the various penal codes of the state, are illegal to convict for these days.
To: TheAngryClam
Again you are wrong. I know for a fact we prosecute Common Law Robbery, Crimes Against Nature, and Going armed to the terror of the people for starters.
Please Cite A United States Supreme Court Decision that states NO COMMON LAW SHALL BE IN EFFECT IN THE UNITED STATES.
That is what you are saying isn't it.
Again, I already cited North Carolina law on the Subject. NC Statute § 4-1. says that the Common law is declared to be in force.
I already showed you examples of Common Law offenses in this state.
Now Cite me a Supreme Court Decision.
476 posted on
12/10/2002 9:40:05 PM PST by
FF578
To: TheAngryClam
BTW: Explain to me how people are Prosecuted for Common Law Robbery in North Carolina, when the elements to the crime are not codified?
How are people Prosecuted for Crimes Against Nature when the Elements are not Codified?
How about going armed to the terror of the people?
Each of these relies on the common law for the elements of the crime.
Tell me Mr. Law Degree, How does this jive with your supposed Supreme Court Declaration????
477 posted on
12/10/2002 9:42:10 PM PST by
FF578
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