Supreme Court of North Carolina May 5, 2000, 342PA99 (State v. Anthony)

Justice Wainwright

dissenting.

I respectfully dissent. This is a case of statutory construction. I agree with the majority that the statute at issue in the instant case is clear and unambiguous; however, because there is no clear mandate from the legislature, I do not agree with the majority’s conclusion that the statute does not include a consent defense.