North Carolina General Statutes
Article 6 - Arrest.
§ 15-43 - House broken open to prevent felony.

15-43. House broken open to prevent felony.
All persons are authorized to break open and enter a house to prevent a felony about to be committed therein. (1868-9, c. 178, subch. 1, s. 4; Code, s. 1127; Rev., s. 3179; C.S., s. 4545.)