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urn: urn:us-la:rs:14:3
citation: "R.S. 14:3"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 14 › Chapter 1 › Part I › Subpart A"
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# Interpretation

The articles of this Code cannot be extended by analogy so as to create crimes not provided for herein; however, in order to promote justice and to effect the objects of the law, all of its provisions shall be given a genuine construction, according to the fair import of their words, taken in their usual sense, in connection with the context, and with reference to the purpose of the provision.