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What is the basis for the courts interpretation of a new statute?

April 26, 2017basis Courts interpretation Statute

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What is the basis for the courts interpretation of a new statute?

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Courts interpret new statutes based on “canons of construction,” which are common sense guideposts. For example, the ‘Rule of Lenity’ says that when criminal statute is ambiguous, courts should rule in favor of the defendant.