14-43.16. Affirmative defense.
(a) Affirmative Defense. - It is an affirmative defense to a prosecution under this Article that the person charged with the offense was a victim at the time of the offense and was coerced or deceived into committing the offense as a direct result of the person's status as a victim.
(b) Construction. - Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or abrogate any other affirmative defense to a prosecution under this Article available to a person by statute or common law. (2018-75, s. 2(a); 2018-145, s. 11(a).)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 10A - Human Trafficking.
§ 14-43.11 - Human trafficking.
§ 14-43.12 - Involuntary servitude.
§ 14-43.13 - Sexual servitude.
§ 14-43.14 - Unlawful sale, surrender, or purchase of a minor.
§ 14-43.16 - Affirmative defense.
§ 14-43.17 - Victim confidentiality; penalty for unlawful disclosure.
§ 14-43.18 - Civil cause of action; damages and attorneys' fees; limitation.
§ 14-43.20 - Mandatory restitution; victim services; forfeiture.