New York Penal Law Article 5 - GENERAL RULES OF CONSTRUCTION AND APPLICATION

• 5.00 - Penal Law Not Strictly Construed.
  5.00 Penal law not strictly construed. The general rule that a penal statute is to be strictly construed does not apply to this chapter, but...
• 5.05 - Application of Chapter to Offenses Committed Before and After Enactment.
  5.05 Application of chapter to offenses committed before and after enactment. 1. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the construction of and punishment for...
• 5.10 - Other Limitations on Applicability of This Chapter.
  5.10 Other limitations on applicability of this chapter. 1. Except as otherwise provided, the procedure governing the accusation, prosecution, conviction and punishment of offenders and...

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