Motion by Attorney General for temporary stay denied 7 August 1998. Petition by Attorney General for writ of supersedeas allowed 30 September 1998. Petition by Attorney General for discretionary review pursuant to G.S. 7A-31 allowed 30 September 1998. Petition by defendant for discretionary review pursuant to G.S. 7A-31 allowed 30 September 1998. Motion by Attorney General to dismiss Appeal denied 30 September 1998.