1876-77 N.C. Sess. Laws 53
Abstract
Ch. 4, §§ 1-2: That if any person shall cast, or throw, or shoot, any stone, rock, bullet, shot, pellet, or other missile, at, against, or into, any railroad car, locomotive, or train, while the said car or locomotive shall be in progress from one station to another, or while the said car, locomotive or train shall be stopped for any purpose, with intent to injure said car or locomotive, or any person therein or thereon, the person so offending shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by fine or imprisonment in the county jail, or the State prison, at the discretion of the Court.
Summary
This law makes it a misdemeanor to intentionally throw or shoot any projectile at a railroad car, locomotive, or train, whether it is moving or stationary, with the intent to damage it or harm anyone inside or on it. Anyone convicted of this offense is subject to a fine or imprisonment in either county jail or state prison at the court's discretion. The act takes effect immediately upon its ratification.
Law Text
SECTION 1. The General Assembly of North Carolina do enact, That if any person shall cast, or throw, or shoot, any stone, rock, bullet, shot, pellet, or other missile, at, against, or into, any railroad car, locomotive, or train, while the said car or locomotive shall be in progress from one station to another, or while the said car, locomotive or train shall be stopped for any purpose, with intent to injure said car or locomotive, or any person therein or thereon, the person so offending shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by fine or imprisonment in the county jail, or the State prison, at the discretion of the Court.
SEC. 2. That this act shall be in force from and after its ratification.
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COMMITTING CRIME W/ WEAPON