state law

In North Carolina, taking indecent liberties with a child is punishable by active prison time, probation, or both under state law.

Pointing lasers at aircraft endangers both pilots and people on the ground and is prohibited under state and federal law.

Compensatory damages can be awarded for causes of action such as defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and violations of state law, and courts can award additional punitive damages on top of compensatory awards.

The Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution can be invoked as a legal basis to challenge state criminal charges by arguing that federal law or federal official duties preempt state law.