Motion by the Attorney General for temporary stay allowed 22 December 2000 pending determination of the petition for discretionary review. Petition by the Attorney General for writ of supersedeas denied and temporary stay dissolved 1 February 2001. Petition by the Attorney General for discretionary review pursuant to G.S. 7A-31 denied 1 February 2001. Justice Edmunds recused. Petition by defendant for discretionary review pursuant to G.S. 7A-31 denied 1 February 2001.