See Also: PENAL STATUTES(law)
STATUTES(law)
Dilution Statutes(law)
Statutes Or Laws(law)
STATUTES OF FRAUD(law)
STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS(law)
STATUTES STAPLE, English law(law)
Anti-Dilution Statutes(law)
Penal Law(law)
PENAL(law)

PENAL STATUTES (law)


PENAL STATUTES. Those which inflict a penalty for the violation of some of their provisions. their provisions. 2. It is a rule of law that such statutes must be construed strictly. 1 2. It is a rule of law that such statutes must be construed strictly. 1 Bl. Com. 88; Esp. on Pen. Actions, 1; Rosc. on Conv.; Cro. Jac. 415; 1 Com. Bl. Com. 88; Esp. on Pen. Actions, 1; Rosc. on Conv.; Cro. Jac. 415; 1 Com. Dig. 444; 5 Com. Dig. 360; 1 Kent, Com. 467. They cannot, therefore, be Dig. 444; 5 Com. Dig. 360; 1 Kent, Com. 467. They cannot, therefore, be extended by their spirit or equity to other offences than those clearly extended by their spirit or equity to other offences than those clearly described and provided for. Paine, R. 32; 6 Cranch, 171. described and provided for. Paine, R. 32; 6 Cranch, 171.