Topic: the rule of lenity provides that where an ambiguous statute… · Go Syfert
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2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 11 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from State v. Lively.

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1 State v. Lively Anchor
wash · 1996
green “the rule of lenity provides that where an ambiguous statute has two possible interpretations, the statute is to be strictly construed in favor of the defendant.” 7
2 State v. Lively
wash · 1996
green “the rule of lenity provides that where an ambiguous statute has two possible interpretations, the statute is to be strictly construed in favor of the defendant.” 4

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