State v. McHone

In connection with appellant’s assignment of error based upon exception to denial of his plea in abatement, it is appropriate to' review pertinent prescribed procedure.

I. In the orderly course of such procedure a justice of the peace is named among those who áre given power to issue process for the apprehension of persons charged with any criminal offense. G.S. 15-18.

And it is provided by statute that “Whenever complaint is made to any such magistrate that a criminal offense has been committed within this State, it shall be the duty of such magistrate to examine on oath the complainant and…