Under which Penal Code will he be tried if he committed a crime before?

On Monday, August 3, the Dominican Republic implemented a new Penal Code that introduces dozens of new criminal offenses and increases penalties. Despite the enactment of this updated legislation, judicial authorities will continue to apply the former legal framework in court cases involving offenses committed prior to the new code's entry into force.

The transition highlights the application of established legal principles regarding the non-retroactivity of harsher criminal laws, ensuring that individuals who committed crimes before the August 3 implementation date are judged under the laws in effect at the time of the alleged offenses.