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The Rule of Lenity: Protecting Defendants from Vague Laws

Meta Description: Understand the Rule of Lenity, a critical principle in criminal law that requires courts to interpret ambiguous penal statutes in the way most favorable to the defendant. Learn its history, constitutional basis, and modern application in the US justice system. The Rule of Lenity: Your Shield Against Vague Criminal Laws The Rule of […]

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The Rule of Lenity: Protecting Defendants from Vague Laws

The Rule of Lenity: Protecting Fairness in US Criminal Law