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

As of Monday, August 3, the Dominican Republic has officially implemented a new Penal Code. The updated legislation introduces numerous new criminal classifications and establishes stricter sentencing guidelines for offenses committed under its jurisdiction.

Legal proceedings for crimes committed prior to this date will continue to be governed by the previous legal framework. The transition ensures that the new, more rigorous penalties do not apply retroactively to acts that occurred before the new code entered into force.