Del. Code tit. 11 § 203

Current through 2024 Legislative Session Act Chapter 254

Section 203 - Principles of construction

The general rule that a penal statute is to be strictly construed does not apply to this Criminal Code, but the provisions herein must be construed according to the fair import of their terms to promote justice and effect the purposes of the law, as stated in § 201 of this title.

11 Del. C. § 203

11 Del. C. 1953, § 203; 58 Del. Laws, c. 497, § 1.;