California Penal Code 4 – The rule of the common law, that penal statutes are to be strictly …
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The rule of the common law, that penal statutes are to be strictly construed, has no application to this Code. All its provisions are to be construed according to the fair import of their terms, with a view to effect its objects and to promote justice.
(Enacted 1872.)
Terms Used In California Penal Code 4
- Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.