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NC 14-196. - NC 14-196.

NC 14-196. NC 14-196. - North Carolina Chapter 14 - Criminal Law. Free legal research.

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NC 14-196. - NC 14-196.

Chapter 14 - Criminal Law

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§ 14-196. Using profane, indecent or threatening language to any person over telephone; annoying or harassing by repeated telephoning or making false statements over telephone. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person: (1) To use in telephonic communications any words or language of a profane, vulgar, lewd, lascivious or indecent character, nature or connotation; (2) To use in telephonic communications any words or language threatening to inflict bodily harm to any person or to that person's child, sibling, spouse, or dependent or physical injury to the property of any person, or for the purpose of extorting money or other things of value from any person; (3) To telephone another repeatedly, whether or not conversation ensues, for the purpose of abusing, annoying, threatening, terrifying, h...

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In simple terms: NC 14-196. NC 14-196. - North Carolina Chapter 14 - Criminal Law. Free legal research.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.

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