State v. Hockaday

G.S. 14-230 is a part of G.S. Chapter 14, which bears the caption, “Criminal Law,” and of Article 31 thereof, which bears the caption, “Misconduct in Public Office.” Under G.S. 14-230, a justice of the peace (or other official specified therein) is guilty of a misdemeanor if he wilfully omits, neglects or refuses to discharge any of the duties of his office “for default whereof it is not elsewhere provided that he shall be indicted.” If such officer, after his qualification, wilfully and corruptly omits, neglects or refuses to discharge any of the duties of his office, or wilfully and…